Emergency and Trauma Physician - Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Job Description
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.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Hospital (Critical Access)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 10–13 night shifts per month, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., 3-month assignment
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
• Stipends: Housing provided on-site; ferry transportation covered; $65 per day rental-car cap; flight travel optional

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling (optional if applicable)

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate, stabilize, and manage emergent and trauma patients in a busy ED (~13 K annual visits).
• Provide care for a mixed adult and pediatric caseload (≈14 % pediatrics).
• Document encounters accurately in Epic EMR and ensure compliance with hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with limited on-site specialty support and coordinate transfers when necessary.
• Maintain a patient throughput of 2.5–3 patients per hour while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine (required).
• Active Massachusetts medical license and DEA registration.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Minimum of 1 year post-training emergency medicine experience.
• Experience in rural or critical access hospital environments preferred.

Working Hours

• Night shifts: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Approximately 10–13 shifts each month.
• Total assignment length: 3 months, with a credentialing timeframe of 3–4 months.

Skills

• Rapid assessment and decision-making in high-acuity settings.
• Proficiency with Epic EMR.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a limited-resource environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to variable patient volumes and occasional pediatric emergencies.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of care.