Physician Medical Director - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Job Title: Psychiatric Medical Director / Principal Investigator
Location: West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach), Florida
Position Type: Full-Time, Inpatient

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatric Medical Director/Principal Investigator (PI) to lead our inpatient psychiatric program and oversee clinical trials at our West Palm Beach (Boynton Beach) facility. This full-time leadership position is available to start ASAP and requires a physician with demonstrated expertise in psychiatry, inpatient care, and research.

Responsibilities:

• Provide medical leadership and oversight for the inpatient psychiatric unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

• Serve as Principal Investigator for clinical trials, maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional research regulations.

• Supervise and mentor psychiatric staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical teams.

• Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, sponsors, and CROs to ensure integrity, safety, and effectiveness of clinical trial protocols.

• Conduct patient evaluations, admissions, treatment planning, and ongoing management in the inpatient setting.

• Review and approve study-related documentation, adverse event reporting, and regulatory submissions.

• Foster a collaborative environment between clinical care and research initiatives.

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.

• Represent the program at internal and external meetings, conferences, and community outreach events.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Psychiatry.

• Active or eligible Florida medical license.

• Prior experience as a Medical Director and/or Principal Investigator in clinical trials required.

• Strong background in inpatient psychiatry, including acute care and crisis stabilization.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, and IRB guidelines.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

• Malpractice coverage provided.

• CME allowance and professional development support.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Paid time off and holidays.

Schedule:

• Full-time, primarily inpatient with clinical trial oversight.

• Monday – Friday, with some on-call responsibilities as needed.