<p>A 120-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana is recruiting a Psychiatrist Medical Director to lead its behavioral health program in a dual clinical-administrative capacity. This role carries genuine executive authority — partnering directly with hospital administration on quality standards, clinical operations, and strategic direction — while maintaining a hands-on inpatient practice serving adult and geriatric psychiatric patients. For a psychiatrist ready to step into or expand a leadership identity without leaving the clinical work behind, this is a substantive opportunity in one of Indiana's most livable mid-sized cities.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive compensation structure commensurate with combined clinical and medical director responsibilities</li> <li>Voluntary after-hours and weekend call rotation — call participation is not mandatory, preserving work-life balance</li> <li>Supportive onboarding process designed to facilitate a smooth transition into the leadership role</li> <li>Opportunity to supervise and mentor nurse practitioners within the inpatient psychiatric program</li> <li>Relocation assistance available for candidates commuting from outside the Fort Wayne area</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>120-bed inpatient psychiatric facility — one of the larger dedicated behavioral health inpatient programs in the region</li> <li>Clinical focus on adult and geriatric psychiatry within the inpatient setting</li> <li>Medical Director responsibilities include quality oversight, clinical operations alignment, and direct partnership with hospital administration</li> <li>Supervision of nurse practitioners as part of the multidisciplinary care team (scope-dependent)</li> <li>Telemedicine consultation capability integrated into the program — experience in this modality is a plus</li> <li>Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) affiliation — familiarity with IOP structure is valued</li> <li>Call coverage is voluntary and rotational, covering after-hours and weekends</li> <li>Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with administrative infrastructure supporting the medical director function</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO with completed psychiatry residency training</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry (ABPN)</li> <li>Active, unrestricted Indiana medical license — or eligibility and willingness to obtain</li> <li>Active, unrestricted DEA registration in Indiana</li> <li>Demonstrated inpatient psychiatric experience required</li> <li>Prior experience in a medical director or formal leadership role within an inpatient psychiatric setting strongly preferred</li> <li>Proven ability to collaborate with hospital administration and lead multidisciplinary clinical teams</li> <li>Experience with telemedicine consultation and/or IOP programming is advantageous</li> <li>Additional certifications in psychiatric subspecialties or healthcare administration are a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering a compelling combination of urban amenities and Midwestern affordability — with a cost of living well below the national average, highly rated public and private school systems, and a growing arts, dining, and cultural scene anchored by the Riverfront Fort Wayne development. The city sits at the confluence of three rivers, providing year-round outdoor recreation, and is within a three-hour drive of Chicago, Indianapolis, and Columbus, making it an accessible base for physicians who want proximity to major metros without the associated cost or pace.</p>