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Daily Care Solutions lists this Critical Care/Trauma Physician opportunity in marlborough, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Locum Critical Care Physician MA Location: Massachusetts
Specialty: Critical Care / ICU
Provider Type: MD/DO
Position Type: Locum Tenens
Start Date: January 4, 2027
End Date: September 30, 2027
Duration: Approximately 38 weeks, with potential extension
Setting: 100% Inpatient / ICU
EMR: Epic
Call: Yes
Position Overview Seeking a Board-Certified Critical Care Physician for locum tenens coverage in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
This is a 100% inpatient ICU position providing care in an 8-bed operational critical care unit. The physician will work independently and manage a typical census of approximately 6 8 patients .
Coverage is expected for approximately 6 12 months , with the possibility of extension.
Schedule Coverage Monday Sunday
24-hour shifts preferred, but not required
Day coverage: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
On-call coverage: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Facility is open to providers with significant recurring availability
Local candidates are preferred, but travelers may be considered depending on availability and travel costs
ICU Details 10 total ICU beds
Approximately 8 beds currently open
Typical census: 6 8 patients
Physician works solo
100% inpatient
Epic EMR
Required Procedures Candidates must be comfortable performing:
Central line placement
Arterial line placement
Thoracentesis
Chest tube placement
Paracentesis
Intubation Intubation is optional for the Critical Care physician because Emergency Medicine and Anesthesia coverage are available.
For physicians who perform intubations:
GlideScope available in the unit
Appropriate airway equipment available
Equipment AmbuScope for bedside procedures
GlideScope for intubation when needed
Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive ICU and Critical Care management
Evaluate and manage critically ill patients
Perform required bedside procedures
Provide daily ICU rounding and treatment planning
Manage acute changes in clinical condition
Coordinate care with Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia, Hospital Medicine, and other specialties
Provide appropriate overnight/on-call coverage
Complete accurate and timely documentation in Epic
Work independently as the primary Critical Care physician during assigned coverage
Candidate Requirements MD or DO
Board Certified required
Critical Care fellowship required
Active Massachusetts medical license required
DEA required
Massachusetts CSR required
Current Critical Care / ICU experience required
Comfortable working independently in an inpatient ICU environment
Prior travel experience is not required
Assignment Highlights 100% inpatient Critical Care
Typical census of only 6 8 patients
Solo physician coverage
Epic EMR
24-hour shifts preferred
7 AM 7 PM daytime coverage with overnight call
Approximately 38-week assignment
Potential for extension
Local and travel candidates may both be considered
Who can apply
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