Physician

Physician Opportunity

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 the Center for Family Guidance, PC.

Schedule & Coverage:

• Overnight coverage
• Flexible per diem scheduling
• 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
• Provide required in-person face-to-face evaluations within one hour of restraint or seclusion initiation. Additional face-to-face re-evaluations are required every four hours only if restraints remain in place.

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

Compensation & Benefits:

• $400 per required in-person restraint/seclusion face-to-face evaluation
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Flexible scheduling
• 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

EOE M/F/D/V

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