Locums Emergency Medicine Physician

We are seeking a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician for a 3-month locum tenens assignment at a Critical Access Hospital in a rural island community. This opportunity is ideal for an emergency physician comfortable practicing in a community-based setting with limited on-site specialty support. The physician will provide overnight emergency department 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

· Shift Commitment: Approximately 10–13 shifts per month

· Assignment Duration: 3 months

· Practice Setting: Critical Access Hospital

· Emergency Department Beds: 25

· Annual ED Volume: Approximately 13,000 visits

· Average Daily Census: 20–24 patients

· Patient Volume: Approximately 2.5–3 patients per hour

· Patient Population: All ages, with approximately 14% pediatric volume

· EMR: Epic

· Specialty Support: 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 Emergency Medicine required.

· Internal Medicine and Family Practice physicians are not eligible.

· Active Massachusetts medical license required.

· Active ACLS certification required.

· Massachusetts DEA registration required.

· Minimum of 1 year of experience required.

· Prior experience in a rural or Critical Access Hospital setting preferred.