๐ Geriatrics / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine Physician โ Cambridge, MA ๐
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a dedicated Physician (Geriatrics / Internal Medicine / Family Medicine) for a locum opportunity in Cambridge, MA. This role involves providing care across multiple skilled nursing facilities with strong on-site support and a structured weekday schedule.
๐ Location:
Cambridge
๐๏ธ Assignment Details:
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Start Date: ASAP
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Duration: 3โ6 months
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Option for 1 full-time provider or 2 providers sharing FTE
๐ Schedule:
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Monday โ Friday: 9:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
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No call required
๐ฅ Practice Setting:
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Skilled Nursing Facilities (multiple locations)
๐ฉบ Scope of Work:
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Provide care for:
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Short-term rehabilitation patients
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Long-term care residents
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Responsibilities include:
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New admissions & follow-up visits
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Routine physician visits (every 60โ90 days for long-term patients)
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Managing acute care needs as they arise
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Patient volume: 6โ8 patients per day
๐ค Care Model:
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Strong on-site Nurse Practitioner (NP) support at each facility
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NPs handle:
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Nursing calls
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Orders & medication refills
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Initial admissions (within 72 hours)
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Physicians complete admission visits within ~7 days
โ Requirements:
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Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
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Active Massachusetts medical license
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Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration required
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COVID & Flu vaccination required (no exceptions)
๐ป Additional Details:
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EMR: Epic & PointClickCare
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Training required for EMR and coding
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Credentialing timeframe: Typically 60โ90 days
โจ Why This Opportunity?
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No call schedule โ excellent work-life balance
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Strong NP support model for efficient workflow
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Opportunity to work with diverse geriatric populations
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Flexible coverage model (solo or shared schedule)