Locum - Physician - Emergency Medicine - Massachusetts

Job Title: Emergency Department Locum Physician - Massachusetts

Dates of Coverage: June 2025, Ongoing

Shifts and Hours:

• June: Focus on night shifts, 8-10 shifts per month
• July and Ongoing: 10-12 shifts per month, covering both day and night shifts
• Flexibility required for both day and night shift coverage

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide medical care to patients presenting to the ED, including managing a mix of trauma and medical cases
• Supervise and collaborate with ED APPs
• Respond to house codes when required, as part of a response team (airway management)
• Adhere to hospital bylaws and respond to calls within 30 minutes
• Document patient care in Epic EMR
• Participate in patient transfers, primarily to Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Hospital Details:

• Trauma Level: None (Community Hospital)
• Total Beds: 44
• Annual ER Volume: 55,000
• Fast Track Services: 40% of ED Volume Treated by Fast Track
• ED Physicians: 11 total, with 5 departing
• Hospital has 24/7 Radiology, Lab, OR, and Anesthesia availability

Qualifications:

• Board Certified (ABEM/AOBEM) or Board Eligible with 5 years of residency
• Active Massachusetts medical license (required at the time of name clear)
• Local candidates within driving distance of the facility (mileage reimbursed)
• Minimum of 5 years of residency training (for Board Eligible candidates)

Credentialing & Onboarding:

• Estimated credentialing time: 4 weeks for mandatory onboarding

Certification Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Active Massachusetts License