Locums Adult and Pediatric ENT Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR) in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Locums Adult and Pediatric ENT Physician to provide weekend call coverage for a busy otolaryngology service. This role requires managing surgical emergencies and trauma cases while collaborating with resident support staff.

The ideal candidate will have board certification in Otolaryngology and experience in both adult and pediatric ENT care. Coverage will be 100% on-call with no clinic responsibilities, as well as the potential for assignment extension.

Qualifications

• Experienced in both adult and pediatric ENT care.
• Comfortable managing surgical emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend call coverage for adult and pediatric ENT patients.
• Evaluate and manage ENT emergencies.
• Respond to trauma-related ENT cases.
• Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians and hospital staff.

Skills

Adult and pediatric ENT care

Surgical emergency management

Collaborative teamwork with healthcare staff

Accurate documentation

Trauma care experience

Education

MD or DO required

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology

Active Massachusetts medical license

DEA registration

Job description

Aleading healthcare system in Worcester, Massachusetts is seeking a Locums Adultand Pediatric ENT Physician to provide weekend call coverage for a busy otolaryngology service. This opportunity offers 100% call coverage with no clinic responsibilities and the potential for assignment extension beyond the initial coverage period.

Theideal candidate is experienced in both adult and pediatric ENT care, comfortable managing surgical emergencies and trauma cases, and able to work collaboratively with resident support staff in a hospital-based setting.

PositionDetails

• Assignment Dates: August – September 2026
• Potential for extension beyond initial assignment
• Coverage Requirement: Two weekends per month
• Schedule:
  • Friday at 4:00 PM through Monday at 6:00 AM
• Practice Setting: Hospital-Based
• Coverage Type: 100% On-Call
• Clinic Responsibilities: None
• On-Site Call: Yes
• Surgical Coverage: Yes

ClinicalResponsibilities

• Provide weekend call coverage for adult and pediatric ENT patients
• Evaluate and manage ENT emergencies and inpatient consultations
• Provide surgical coverage as needed
• Respond to trauma‑related ENT cases
• Collaborate with emergency medicine physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, and resident physicians
• Perform bedside procedures and operative interventions when clinically indicated
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

RequiredProcedures

• Cerumen removal
• Diagnostic laryngoscopy
• Diagnostic nasal endoscopy
• Excision of tongue fold lesions
• Emergency ENT evaluations and interventions
• Trauma‑related ENT care

Qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Otolaryngology
• Experience treating both adult and pediatric patients
• Trauma experience required
• Active Massachusetts medical license required
  • Due to time‑sensitive coverage needs, providers must already possess an active Massachusetts license
• DEA registration required