Locums Psychiatrist Is Needed in NJ
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- NJ
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (New Jersey)
- $137
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,481
- Median yearly
- $285,002
CompHealth doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in New Jersey pay a median of $137/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in New Jersey right now
- 32 open Physician jobs in New Jersey from 4 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $35.78 – $329/hour, median $141/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in New Jersey: $137/hour ($285,002/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($164/hour across 8 jobs).
Job description
Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.
- 6-hour shifts -- Mon/Wed 11 am - 5 pm or 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
- Tue/Thu schedule: 12:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Minimum availability of 2 days per week
- 2 - 6 patients per day
- Adult outpatient psychiatry setting
- Ketamine and Esketamine Therapy required
- We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
- We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
- Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail
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