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Salem, Massachusetts

Per Diem Hospitalist - Salem Hospital, a part of Mass General Brigham

Hospital Medicine Above average in Hospital MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$150.01/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

This is a per diem position. Hourly pay ranges from $150 to $150.01 per hour/shift, depending on the type and timing of shifts worked. Actual compensation will be determined during the selection process and is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, and internal equity.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, if applicable, education, certifications, and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and bonuses as applicable, designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Physician Recruitment team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

About Us:

Salem Hospital, a member of Mass General Brigham, is the largest community hospital on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We provide high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with our academic medical center partners at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Our hospitalist team plays a critical role in delivering exceptional inpatient care to our diverse patient population.

Job Description

We are seeking Per Diem Hospitalists to join our dedicated and collaborative team at Salem Hospital. This role offers flexibility and an opportunity to work in a dynamic community hospital setting while benefiting from the resources and expertise of the Mass General Brigham system.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality inpatient medical care, including admissions, rounding, and discharges.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including specialists, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.

  • Manage acute medical conditions in hospitalized patients and coordinate care transitions.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based clinical care.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and referring providers.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Massachusetts.
  • Prior experience in a hospitalist role preferred but not required.
  • Excellent clinical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Schedule & Compensation

Per Diem role with flexible scheduling, including day, night, and weekend shifts based on availability and department needs.

Competitive per diem compensation within the Mass General Brigham network.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to practice at a leading community hospital with access to academic medical center resources.
  • Collaborative, supportive work environment with a patient-centered focus.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

81 Highland Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

3300 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Northern Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationAcute medical condition managementCare coordination

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 57% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $295k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
19%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Hospital Medicine

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Salem

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$664k
Typical market rent
$2,658/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.