Emergency Medicine Physician
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Oak Bluffs, MA
- Service Setting: Critical Access Hospital
- Coverage Type: Clinical Only
- Coverage Period: 11/01/2026 – Ongoing
- Clinical Shift Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Approximately 10–13 Night Shifts Per Month)
Patient Information
- Patient Demographics: Infants to Geriatrics
- Patient Volume/Census: 20–24 Patients Per Day
- Admissions: As Clinically Indicated
- Case Mix: Emergency Medicine (14% Pediatrics)
Facility Information
- No. of Beds in Department: 25 ED Beds
- Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital
- EMR System: Epic
- Office Equipment Available: Standard Emergency Department
- Specialty Backup Available: Limited Onsite Specialty Support
- Support Staff Available: Emergency Department Team
Privileges & Compliance
- Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
- Credentialing Timeline: 3–4 Months
Compensation & Benefits
- Rate: TBD
- Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
Required Procedures
- Emergency Medicine Evaluation and Management
- Critical Care Procedures
- Trauma Stabilization
Job Requirements
- Active Massachusetts Medical License
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Active Massachusetts DEA Required
- Certifications: ACLS Required
- Experience: Minimum 1 Year
- Other Qualifications: Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Not Accepted; Epic Experience Required
Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
- Manage acute illnesses and traumatic injuries
- Perform emergency procedures and critical care interventions
- Document patient care in Epic
- Collaborate with the emergency department team to deliver high-quality patient care
Key Responsibilities
The physician will evaluate and treat patients in the emergency department, managing acute illnesses and traumatic injuries. They are also responsible for performing critical care interventions and documenting patient care within the Epic EMR system.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Massachusetts Medical License, be Board Certified in Emergency Medicine, and possess a valid DEA registration. A minimum of one year of experience and proficiency with Epic are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Massachusetts index 105.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in Massachusetts | 17 active | 1,093 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 85% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Oak Bluffs
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.21M
- Median resident rent
- $1,077/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.