Chief Medical Officer (Hospital Division)

Chief Medical Officer - Hospital Division (Psychiatrist)Location: Remote (United States)Travel: Frequent (Multi-state)Position Overview:We are seeking an accomplished, board-certified psychiatrist to serve as Chief Medical Officer - Hospital Division. This senior executive role provides enterprise-wide clinical leadership for inpatient psychiatric programs across a national network of facilities.The ideal candidate is a physician leader with deep expertise in acute psychiatric care, behavioral health operations, clinical quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. This individual will shape clinical strategy, elevate standards of care, and partner closely with executive leadership, hospital administrators, medical staff, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional, consistent care across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide executive clinical leadership and strategic oversight of inpatient psychiatric services across multiple facilities nationwide.Establish, implement, and continuously refine clinical standards, evidence-based treatment protocols, and best practices to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.Provide leadership, mentorship, and oversight to psychiatrists, medical directors, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.Monitor and improve clinical performance, patient safety, quality metrics, clinical outcomes, and regulatory compliance.Partner with executive leadership and hospital administrators to strengthen clinical, operational, and financial performance.Lead strategic initiatives that expand access, enhance service quality, and support sustainable organizational growth.Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and behavioral health requirements.Cultivate strong relationships with hospital leadership, medical staff, clinical partners, and external stakeholders.Travel nationwide approximately every other week to support facilities, assess performance, and implement clinical and operational improvements.Required Qualifications:MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.Board certification in Psychiatry.Active, unrestricted medical license, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain licensure in multiple states.Extensive experience in inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric hospitals, or acute behavioral health settings.Demonstrated success in senior clinical leadership, physician oversight, clinical governance, and quality improvement.Strong knowledge of psychiatric inpatient operations, patient safety, clinical standards, and regulatory compliance.Exceptional executive leadership, communication, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.Willingness to travel nationwide approximately every other week.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior executive-level experience as a Chief Medical Officer, Medical Director, Regional Medical Director, or comparable senior psychiatric leader.Experience overseeing inpatient psychiatric services across multiple facilities, regions, or states.Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and implement quality-improvement initiatives across geographically dispersed locations.Familiarity with hospital accreditation standards and behavioral health regulatory requirements.Experience supporting clinical program development, physician recruitment, and organizational growth.Equal Opportunity Statement:We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and fostering a professional, inclusive, and supportive workplace.