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:
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Provide medical leadership and oversight for the inpatient psychiatric unit, ensuring delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
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Serve as Principal Investigator for clinical trials, maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and institutional research regulations.
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Supervise and mentor psychiatric staff, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and clinical teams.
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Collaborate with clinical research coordinators, sponsors, and CROs to ensure integrity, safety, and effectiveness of clinical trial protocols.
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Conduct patient evaluations, admissions, treatment planning, and ongoing management in the inpatient setting.
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Review and approve study-related documentation, adverse event reporting, and regulatory submissions.
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Foster a collaborative environment between clinical care and research initiatives.
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Develop and implement policies, procedures, and quality initiatives to optimize patient outcomes.
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Represent the program at internal and external meetings, conferences, and community outreach events.
Qualifications:
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MD or DO degree with Board Certification/Eligibility in Psychiatry.
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Active or eligible Florida medical license.
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Prior experience as a Medical Director and/or Principal Investigator in clinical trials required.
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Strong background in inpatient psychiatry, including acute care and crisis stabilization.
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Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
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Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA, and IRB guidelines.
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Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
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Malpractice coverage provided.
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CME allowance and professional development support.
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Relocation assistance available.
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Paid time off and holidays.
Schedule:
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Full-time, primarily inpatient with clinical trial oversight.
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Monday – Friday, with some on-call responsibilities as needed.
