Locum | Primary Care Physician Opportunity | Ayer, Massachusetts
Updated 11/04/26
Ayer, Massachusetts, United States
Physician
Family Practice-With OB
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is actively seeking a Locum Tenens Primary Care Provider for a federal correctional medicine opportunity in Ayer, Massachusetts. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive primary care services to an adult patient population in a structured correctional healthcare environment.
Position Details
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine
Setting: Federal Correctional Medicine
Location: Ayer, Massachusetts
Start Date: ASAP
Commitment: Minimum of 3 days per week for a 6-month commitment
Schedule: Full-time preferred, with some flexibility based on provider availability and location
Shift Hours: Typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, depending on patient appointment availability
On-Call: None specified
Schedule & Commitment Requirements
Full-time coverage is preferred due to the onboarding, background clearance, and EMR training required in a federal correctional setting.
Providers must be available at least 3 days per week for a minimum 6-month commitment.
Local candidates may be considered for a more flexible schedule of 2 days per week, particularly when interested in a longer-term commitment.
Full-time availability remains preferred, but scheduling flexibility may be considered.
Daily hours are typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, based on patient appointment availability.
Patients must return to their housing units for facility count outside of appointment hours, so provider scheduling must accommodate facility count procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide onsite primary care services to an adult patient population.
Conduct routine patient evaluations, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patient health, treatment progress, and outcomes.
Provide preventive care, health maintenance, and patient education.
Coordinate care with facility clinical staff and specialty providers.
Provide follow-up care and ongoing treatment recommendations.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Appropriate professional degree, licensure, and credentials based on provider type.
Active Massachusetts license required or preferred based on facility requirements.
Primary Care or Family Medicine experience preferred.
Ability to work independently in a federal correctional medicine environment.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.
Ability to complete required background clearance, onboarding, and EMR training.
Commitment to the required weekly schedule and six-month assignment duration.
Compensation
Competitive all-inclusive locum tenens rate.
Scheduling flexibility may be considered for qualified local candidates.
Practice Environment
Federal correctional healthcare setting.
Adult patient population.
Low-volume clinical environment.
Ongoing coverage opportunity with a preference for consistent, longer-term provider availability.
Collaborative care model with onsite clinical staff and specialty support.
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and aligning providers with practice environments that support quality patient care.
For more information, please send updated CV to [Register to View]
Position Details
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Specialty: Primary Care / Family Medicine
Setting: Federal Correctional Medicine
Location: Ayer, Massachusetts
Start Date: ASAP
Commitment: Minimum of 3 days per week for a 6-month commitment
Schedule: Full-time preferred, with some flexibility based on provider availability and location
Shift Hours: Typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, depending on patient appointment availability
On-Call: None specified
Schedule & Commitment Requirements
Full-time coverage is preferred due to the onboarding, background clearance, and EMR training required in a federal correctional setting.
Providers must be available at least 3 days per week for a minimum 6-month commitment.
Local candidates may be considered for a more flexible schedule of 2 days per week, particularly when interested in a longer-term commitment.
Full-time availability remains preferred, but scheduling flexibility may be considered.
Daily hours are typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, based on patient appointment availability.
Patients must return to their housing units for facility count outside of appointment hours, so provider scheduling must accommodate facility count procedures.
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide onsite primary care services to an adult patient population.
Conduct routine patient evaluations, physical examinations, and clinical assessments.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Monitor patient health, treatment progress, and outcomes.
Provide preventive care, health maintenance, and patient education.
Coordinate care with facility clinical staff and specialty providers.
Provide follow-up care and ongoing treatment recommendations.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Appropriate professional degree, licensure, and credentials based on provider type.
Active Massachusetts license required or preferred based on facility requirements.
Primary Care or Family Medicine experience preferred.
Ability to work independently in a federal correctional medicine environment.
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and care coordination skills.
Ability to complete required background clearance, onboarding, and EMR training.
Commitment to the required weekly schedule and six-month assignment duration.
Compensation
Competitive all-inclusive locum tenens rate.
Scheduling flexibility may be considered for qualified local candidates.
Practice Environment
Federal correctional healthcare setting.
Adult patient population.
Low-volume clinical environment.
Ongoing coverage opportunity with a preference for consistent, longer-term provider availability.
Collaborative care model with onsite clinical staff and specialty support.
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is a specialized healthcare recruiting firm connecting clinicians with high-quality locum and permanent opportunities nationwide. We prioritize strong communication, long-term relationships, and aligning providers with practice environments that support quality patient care.
For more information, please send updated CV to [Register to View]
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service