<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 institutional 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. Fort Wayne is one of Indiana's largest and most livable mid-sized cities, offering a compelling combination of career impact and quality of life for a psychiatrist ready to step into meaningful leadership.</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 strategic partnership with hospital administration, quality oversight, and alignment of clinical operations with institutional goals</li> <li>Supervision of nurse practitioners integrated into the clinical workflow (as applicable to staffing model)</li> <li>Multidisciplinary team environment with collaborative relationships across clinical and administrative departments</li> <li>Telemedicine consultation capability on-site; familiarity with telehealth workflows is an asset</li> <li>Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) affiliation — experience with IOP is a valued complement to the inpatient role</li> <li>After-hours and weekend call coverage is voluntary, structured as a rotational option rather than a requirement</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO with completed psychiatry residency; board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry strongly preferred</li> <li>Active, unrestricted Indiana medical license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Active, unrestricted DEA registration in Indiana</li> <li>Demonstrated inpatient psychiatric experience at the attending level</li> <li>Prior experience in a medical director or formal leadership role within an inpatient psychiatric setting preferred</li> <li>Proven ability to manage clinical workflows, supervise advanced practice providers, and collaborate with hospital administration and multidisciplinary teams</li> <li>Experience with telemedicine consultation and/or IOP programming is advantageous but not required</li> <li>Additional certifications or subspecialty training in psychiatric care are a plus</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city, offering a low cost of living, highly rated public and private school systems, and a revitalized downtown with a growing arts, dining, and cultural scene. The city sits at the confluence of three rivers and provides easy access to outdoor recreation, professional sports affiliates, and major Midwest metros including Indianapolis, Chicago, and Columbus — all within a comfortable drive. For psychiatrists seeking leadership impact without the pace or cost of a major urban market, Fort Wayne delivers an exceptional quality of life alongside a substantive clinical platform.</p>