Job Description
Join a dynamic emergency department at an acute care hospital, delivering rapid, high quality care to a diverse adult and pediatric population. This locum tenens position offers a predictable daytime schedule with the support of a collaborative team and excellent administrative assistance. Ideal for physicians seeking flexibility and a rewarding fast paced environment.
Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Hospital (Emergency Department)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: Days (Monday-Friday, typical 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Patient Population: All Ages
- Location: Lawrence, MA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non local candidates
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
- Perform rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of emergent conditions.
- Initiate life saving interventions and stabilize patients for admission or discharge.
- Order, interpret, and act upon laboratory and imaging results in real time.
- Document all encounters accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Collaborate with nursing, ancillary staff, and consulting services to ensure coordinated care.
- Participate in department quality improvement and educational activities as needed.
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine.
- Valid Massachusetts medical license (or eligibility for licensure).
- Current BLS and ACLS certification.
- Minimum of 1 year post graduate clinical experience preferred.
- Ability to obtain credentialing and liability coverage promptly.
Working Hours
- Day shift, Monday through Friday.
- Approximate shift length: 8 hours with scheduled breaks.
- On call duties are not required for this assignment.
Skills
- Proficiency with EMR systems and digital order entry.
- Strong clinical judgment in high stress, time critical environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize care for multiple patients simultaneously.
- Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
