Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment; Oak Bluffs (MA); On-site; USD 331,000 - 344,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment seeks a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician for a 3-month locum tenens at a rural Critical Access Hospital island community. Overnight shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM with approximately 10–13 shifts per month, handling all ages with limited on-site specialty support.

Compensation is $240–$250 per hour with Epic EMR and typical ED operations. ED volume is ~13,000/year; patient mix includes ~14% pediatric.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Emergency Medicine required.
• Massachusetts medical license active.
• ACLS certification active.
• Minimum 1 year of emergency medicine experience.
• Experience in rural or Critical Access Hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat broad range of emergency conditions.
• Provide overnight ED coverage for all ages.
• Stabilize, transfer or admit as needed.
• Document in Epic accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and other clinicians.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Rural/CAH experience

Pediatric emergencies

Independent practice

Education

Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Massachusetts medical license

Tools

Epic

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Emergency MedicinePhysician for a 3-month locum tenens assignment at a Critical Access Hospitalin a rural island community. This opportunity is ideal for an emergencyphysician comfortable practicing in a community-based setting with limitedon-site specialty support. The physician will provide overnight emergencydepartment coverage for patients of all ages, including pediatric patients.

Compensation: $240 - $250 Per Hour

Schedule & Practice Details

• Shift Hours: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
• ShiftCommitment: Approximately 10–13 shifts per month
• AssignmentDuration: 3 months
• PracticeSetting: Critical Access Hospital
• Emergency Department Beds: 25
• Annual EDVolume: Approximately 13,000 visits
• AverageDaily Census: 20–24 patients
• PatientVolume: Approximately 2.5–3 patients per hour
• PatientPopulation: All ages, with approximately 14% pediatric volume
• EMR: Epic
• SpecialtySupport: Limited on-site specialty coverage

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a broad range of emergency conditions and injuries.
• Provide emergency care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Stabilize patients and determine appropriate treatment, disposition, transfers, or admissions.
• Practice independently within the scope of emergency medicine in a community hospital setting with limited on-site specialty support.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and available healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.

Requirements

• Board certification in EmergencyMedicine required.
• Internal Medicine and Family Practicephysicians are not eligible.
• Active Massachusetts medical licenserequired.
• Active ACLS certification required.
• Massachusetts DEA registration required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
• Prior experience in a rural or CriticalAccess Hospital setting preferred.