<p>A 120-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana is recruiting a full-time Psychiatrist to serve as both attending physician and on-site Facility Medical Director. This dual clinical-leadership role offers a structured Monday–Friday schedule, a caseload of 12–16 patients per day across adult and geriatric psychiatry, and a compensation package that layers a generous base salary with a dedicated Medical Director stipend and performance bonuses — making it one of the stronger total-compensation opportunities in the region for a psychiatrist ready to step into formal leadership.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Generous base salary plus a separate Facility Medical Director stipend on top of base</li> <li>Quality and productivity bonus opportunity</li> <li>Nurse practitioner collaboration stipend (when applicable)</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included</li> <li>CME allowance plus access to 300+ CME/CE offerings through an internal learning platform</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)</li> <li>Flex time off</li> <li>Clinician wellness program and employee referral program</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>120-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital — dedicated behavioral health facility with established infrastructure and local management team</li> <li>Typical daily census of 12–16 patients; primary focus on adult and geriatric inpatient psychiatry</li> <li>Service lines include inpatient psychiatry, intensive outpatient program (IOP), and psychiatric consultation (both on-site and remote/telemedicine)</li> <li>Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with flexibility built in</li> <li>After-hours and weekend call available on a voluntary rotation basis — not mandated</li> <li>Nurse practitioner supervision responsibilities as applicable, supported by a collaboration stipend</li> <li>Extensive back-office and administrative support; developed clinical infrastructure allows focus on patient care and leadership</li> <li>Leadership scope includes serving as on-site Program Director and Facility Medical Director, partnering with hospital administration on quality, regulatory compliance, and clinical operations alignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO with completed psychiatry residency training</li> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry</li> <li>Active and unrestricted Indiana medical license (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Active and unrestricted DEA registration</li> <li>Demonstrated inpatient psychiatric experience required</li> <li>Ability to work on-site in Fort Wayne, Indiana (commute or relocation)</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Wayne is Indiana's second-largest city and the economic and cultural anchor of Allen County — offering a cost of living well below national averages alongside a genuinely livable urban environment. The city features a revitalized riverfront at Promenade Park, the nationally recognized Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, extensive trail systems, and a growing downtown dining and arts district. Strong public and private school options make it an attractive destination for families, and the city sits within easy driving distance of Indianapolis, Chicago, Detroit, and Cincinnati for those who want periodic access to a major metro.</p>