Internal Medicine-Critical Care Medicine Physician Locum TenensCoverage at Facility in M

• Job Reference
  -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

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 glide scope 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.

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.

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 glide scope available in the unit.
Board certification is required for all clinicians considered for this locum tenens assignment.

• 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
• Certifications
  
  Required:
  
  Board certification required