Locum Critical Care Physician – Massachusetts

Locum Critical Care Physician – MA

Location: Massachusetts
Specialty: Critical Care / ICU
Provider Type: MD/DO
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 4, 2027
End Date: September 30, 2027
Duration: Approximately 38 weeks, with potential extension
Setting: 100% Inpatient / ICU
EMR: Epic
Call: Yes

Position Overview

Seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care Physician for locum tenens coverage in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

This is a 100% inpatient ICU position providing care in an 8-bed operational critical care unit. The physician will work independently and manage a typical census of approximately 6–8 patients.

Coverage is expected for approximately 6–12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Schedule

• Coverage Monday–Sunday
• 24-hour shifts preferred, but not required
• Day coverage: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• On-call coverage: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Facility is open to providers with significant recurring availability
• Local candidates are preferred, but travelers may be considered depending on availability and travel costs

ICU Details

• 10 total ICU beds
• Approximately 8 beds currently open
• Typical census: 6–8 patients
• Physician works solo
• 100% inpatient
• Epic EMR

Required Procedures

Candidates must be comfortable performing:

• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Thoracentesis
• Chest tube placement
• Paracentesis

Intubation

Intubation is optional for the Critical Care physician because Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia coverage are available.

For physicians who perform intubations:

• GlideScope available in the unit
• Appropriate airway equipment available

Equipment

• AmbuScope for bedside procedures
• GlideScope for intubation when needed

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ICU and Critical Care management
• Evaluate and manage critically ill patients
• Perform required bedside procedures
• Provide daily ICU rounding and treatment planning
• Manage acute changes in clinical condition
• Coordinate care with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Hospital Medicine, and other specialties
• Provide appropriate overnight/on-call coverage
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Work independently as the primary Critical Care physician during assigned coverage

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified required
• Critical Care fellowship required
• Active Massachusetts medical license required
• DEA required
• Massachusetts CSR required
• Current Critical Care / ICU experience required
• Comfortable working independently in an inpatient ICU environment
• Prior travel experience is not required

Assignment Highlights

• 100% inpatient Critical Care
• Typical census of only 6–8 patients
• Solo physician coverage
• Epic EMR
• 24-hour shifts preferred
• 7 AM–7 PM daytime coverage with overnight call
• Approximately 38-week assignment
• Potential for extension
• Local and travel candidates may both be considered