Physician

Center for Family Guidance, PC is seeking a Physician (Psychiatrist, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or other qualified physician) to provide overnight on-site restraint evaluation coverage for a large, well-established academic-affiliated behavioral health system in Central New Jersey. This unique opportunity offers a flexible, low-frequency overnight coverage model that allows physicians to remain at home while on call and respond on-site only when necessary. Physicians are compensated $400 for each on-site required face-to-face restraint evaluation , creating an excellent supplemental income opportunity while supporting patient safety, regulatory compliance, and high-quality care within inpatient behavioral health and emergency department settings. Ideal for physicians residing near the hospital campuses, this position is well-suited for retired or semi-retired physicians, academic physicians, hospital-based clinicians, and moonlighting providers seeking meaningful clinical work with minimal disruption to their existing schedules. Physicians will have the opportunity to work alongside a respected academic-affiliated health system while benefiting from strong clinical and administrative support through Center for Family Guidance, PC. Schedule & Coverage Overnight coverage On-call from home with on-site response as needed Coverage for behavioral health ED & inpatient units Opportunities available throughout the week, including weekends Responsibilities Provide timely in-person evaluations for patients placed in restraints or seclusion, in accordance with regulatory and hospital requirements Complete required documentation related to restraint and seclusion evaluations Collaborate with nursing staff and treatment teams regarding patient safety and clinical status Ensure compliance with hospital policies, CMS regulations, and Joint Commission standards Communicate clinical findings and recommendations to the treatment team as appropriate Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Active New Jersey medical license DEA registration (if applicable) Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or related specialty Ability to respond on-site within required timeframes Strong clinical judgment and professionalism $400 per required in-person restraint/seclusion face-to-face evaluation Malpractice coverage provided Supplemental income opportunity Administrative support through the Center for Family Guidance, PC Ideal Candidate Lives within close proximity to the coverage area in Central NJ Seeking flexible overnight supplemental work Comfortable providing independent clinical assessments Values patient safety and quality care Interested in partnering with a leading academic-affiliated behavioral health system Start Date Late Summer/Early Fall

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