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 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.
