Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job Description
\n Join a close‑knit critical access hospital’s Emergency Department located on a scenic island, providing 24‑hour acute care to a diverse community that includes a modest pediatric population. This 3‑month locum tenens assignment offers 10‑13 night shifts per month (7 p.m.–7 a.m.) with supportive housing and transportation assistance. Ideal for an Emergency Medicine physician eager to make a meaningful impact in a rural setting.

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• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
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• Setting: Hospital (Critical Access)
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• Start Date: ASAP
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• Schedule: 10–13 night shifts per month, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., 3‑month assignment
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• Patient Population: All Ages
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• Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
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• Stipends: Housing provided on‑site; ferry transportation covered; $65 per day rental‑car cap; flight travel optional
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• Weekly direct deposit
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• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
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• Supportive credentialing assistance
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• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
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• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)
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• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage emergent and trauma patients in a busy ED (~13 K annual visits).
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• Provide care for a mixed adult and pediatric caseload (≈14 % pediatrics).
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• Document encounters accurately in Epic EMR and ensure compliance with hospital protocols.
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• Collaborate with limited on‑site specialty support and coordinate transfers when necessary.
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• Maintain a patient throughput of 2.5–3 patients per hour while upholding quality and safety standards.
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• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (required).
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• Active Massachusetts medical license and DEA registration.
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• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
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• Minimum of 1 year post‑training emergency medicine experience.
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• Experience in rural or critical access hospital environments preferred.
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• Night shifts: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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• Approximately 10–13 shifts each month.
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• Total assignment length: 3 months, with a credentialing timeframe of 3–4 months.
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• Rapid assessment and decision‑making in high‑acuity settings.
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• Proficiency with Epic EMR.
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• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a limited‑resource environment.
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• Flexibility to adapt to variable patient volumes and occasional pediatric emergencies.
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• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care.
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