Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Massachusetts
Job Reference: ORD-224206-MD-MA | Assignment: Inpatient Locums | Dates: January 4, 2027 – September 30, 2027 | Call Required: Yes | Board Certification Required: Yes
About the Facility
This inpatient facility operates a critical care unit with 10 beds, of which 8 are currently open, supporting adult patients requiring ICU-level management. The unit is equipped with a glidescope and maintains established coverage arrangements with the ED and Anesthesia department to support intubation procedures. Clinical protocols and on-site resources are in place to facilitate coordinated critical care delivery throughout the assignment period.
Location
Massachusetts offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of historical, cultural, and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. The state features Revolutionary War sites, outdoor recreation opportunities including the Berkshire Hills and Cape Cod National Seashore, whale watching excursions, and living history experiences. Lodging and dining options are available across the state to accommodate a range of preferences during the assignment period.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site inpatient critical care coverage for a typical census of 6–8 adult patients in an 8-bed ICU
- Perform required procedures: central lines, arterial lines, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and paracentesis
- Manage intubation with support from ED and Anesthesia; glidescope available in the unit
- Follow established clinical protocols and coordinate with on-site resources for critical care delivery
Requirements
- Board certification required
- Competency in central lines, arterial lines, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and paracentesis
Schedule
24-hour shift structure preferred but not required. Day coverage: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; on-call coverage: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. Call ratio/schedule: 24 hours preferred but not