Physician- Collaborating Physician- Medical Director
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Job Description
- Physician Medical Director | Collaborative Physician
- New Jersey | Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Independent Contractor Opportunity
- An Exceptional Moonlighting Opportunity for a New Jersey Licensed Physician
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and patient-focused Physician (MD/DO) to serve as a Collaborating Physician and/or Medical Director for an established, highly experienced Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner in New Jersey.
This is an excellent opportunity for a physician interested in expanding their professional involvement in the growing fields of medical aesthetics, functional medicine, wellness, and regenerative health, without the demands of a traditional full-time clinical position.
The Nurse Practitioner brings more than a decade of clinical experience spanning wellness, functional health, and cosmetic aesthetic care. We are looking for a physician partner who values clinical excellence, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and a collaborative approach to patient care.
The Opportunity
The selected physician will provide clinical collaboration, medical oversight, and regulatory guidance appropriate to the practice's services and applicable New Jersey requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a collaborating physician and/or designated Medical Director, as applicable.
- Establish and maintain required collaborative practice agreements and clinical protocols.
- Provide clinical consultation and guidance to the Nurse Practitioner when needed.
- Support compliance with New Jersey medical practice regulations and applicable standards of care.
- Review clinical policies, protocols, and procedures as appropriate.
- Participate in periodic quality assurance and clinical oversight activities.
Provide medical guidance regarding aesthetic, wellness, and functional health services within the physician's qualifications and scope of practice.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Flexible, Part-Time Engagement
- An attractive moonlighting opportunity designed for a physician seeking supplemental professional income without assuming a full-time clinical schedule.
Partner With an Experienced Practitioner
Collaborate with a Nurse Practitioner who brings over ten years of experience in aesthetic medicine, wellness, and functional health.
Limited Administrative Burden
A focused physician collaboration and oversight role, with responsibilities and time commitments clearly established in advance. Compliance manuals and SOPs are provided by a leading Aesthetic Practice Consultant. Colab and Medical Director tools are provided to make oversight accessible and easy.
Growing Industry Opportunity
Participate in the expanding medical aesthetics and wellness sector while helping support high standards of patient care.
Competitive Compensation
Compensation will be structured according to the physician's qualifications, responsibilities, required oversight, and time commitment.
Interested in Learning More?
We welcome inquiries from New Jersey-licensed physicians seeking a rewarding, flexible professional opportunity.
Apply or inquire confidentially to learn more about the practice, expected responsibilities, compensation structure, and collaborative arrangement.
The final scope of duties, physician availability, oversight requirements, and collaboration structure will be established in accordance with applicable New Jersey laws, professional licensing requirements, and the services offered by the practice.
- Ideal Physician Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted New Jersey MD or DO license.
- Board certification preferred in a relevant medical specialty.
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience or interest in medical aesthetics, dermatology, plastic surgery, primary care, functional medicine, or wellness.
- Comfortable collaborating with an experienced Nurse Practitioner.
- Professional liability coverage appropriate to the arrangement.
- Excellent communication skills and a commitment to ethical, evidence-based patient care.
- MSA agreement with Physicians Independent LLC as legally required in the State of NJ
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted New Jersey MD or DO license and possess a strong understanding of clinical governance and regulatory compliance. Board certification in a relevant specialty is preferred, along with experience in aesthetics, wellness, or primary care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Aesthetic Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $289k (middle half $260k–$323k)334 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in New Jersey | 515 active | 22,629 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey Physician listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 13% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +3.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
