Physician Psychiatry - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionPsychiatry Medical Director – Inpatient Behavioral Health | $450K+ | Tampa Bay, FL

Location: Greater Tampa Bay, Florida
Specialty: Psychiatry
Position Type: Full-Time, W-2
Compensation: $450,000+ annually
Practice Setting: Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide clinical leadership for a well-established, 100+ bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in the Greater Tampa Bay area of Florida.

This senior physician leadership opportunity combines direct patient care with medical staff leadership, physician mentorship, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and behavioral health program development. The Medical Director will collaborate with hospital executives and multidisciplinary clinical teams to advance patient outcomes, strengthen clinical standards, and support continued program growth.

The position offers competitive compensation of $450,000+, a primarily weekday leadership schedule, dedicated psychiatric advanced practice provider (APP) support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on inpatient behavioral healthcare delivery.

Position Highlights

• Annual compensation of $450,000+

• Full-time, hospital-employed W-2 position

• Monday–Friday leadership schedule

• Weekend coverage approximately two weekends per month

• Psychiatric APPs manage first-call responsibilities, with physician backup and escalation support

• Established multidisciplinary clinical team

• Combination of clinical practice and physician leadership

• Opportunity to influence clinical quality, physician engagement, and program development

Clinical Environment

The hospital provides comprehensive inpatient behavioral health services for adults, seniors, and adolescents. Programs include acute psychiatric stabilization, dual-diagnosis treatment, substance-use services, and medically supported detoxification.

Patients present with a range of psychiatric and behavioral health conditions, including:

• Mood disorders and anxiety disorders

• Psychotic disorders

• Trauma-related disorders

• Suicidal ideation and behavioral crises

• Substance-use and co-occurring disorders

• Complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities

The Medical Director will work closely with psychiatrists, psychiatric APPs, nursing professionals, therapists, social workers, case managers, and hospital leadership to promote coordinated, evidence-based patient care.