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LocumTenens.com lists this Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Massachusetts opportunity in spencer, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-MA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: January 4, 2027 - September 30, 2027
Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
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.
About the Facility 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.
About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide on-site inpatient critical care coverage on a 24-hour shift structure, with day coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and on-call coverage from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; 24-hour shifts are preferred but not required. The typical patient census ranges from 6 to 8 patients within a unit operating 8 of 10 available beds. Required procedures include central lines, arterial lines, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and paracentesis; intubation support is available through the ED and Anesthesia, with a glidescope available in the unit. Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this locum tenens assignment.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 6-8 patients; unit has 10 beds with 8 beds open
Patient Population: Adults
Call Ratio/Schedule: 24 hours preferred but not required - 7a-7p, On call 7p-7a
Location Type: On-Site
Government: No
Shift Times: 24-hour shifts preferred; day: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; on-call: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Procedures Required: Central lines, arterial lines, thoracentesis, chest tube, paracentesis
CertificationsRequired: Board certification required
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Worksite address
spencer, MA, 01562, US
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