Per-Diem Intensivist | Northampton, MA | Mass General Brigham
Listed compensation
$250-$275/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western 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 $250 to $275 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.
Qualifications
Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem Intensivist to join our team at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, Massachusetts. We welcome consideration of current fellows, new graduates, and experienced physicians for this opportunity.
Cooley Dickinson has proudly served the Western Massachusetts community for over 140 years, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill adults in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Practice within a staffing model of one physician and one advanced practice clinician (APC), with 24-hour on-site APC coverage.
Cover daytime shifts from 7 a. m. to 5 p. m. and provide overnight phone coverage, with rare need to come into the hospital.
Collaborate with the APC, nurses, and subspecialists to deliver comprehensive critical care and support continuity between daytime and overnight coverage.
Candidate Qualifications
Current fellows, new graduates, and experienced physicians will be considered.
Required procedural skills include intubation, central line placement, paracentesis, thoracenteses, bronchoscopy, and bedside ultrasound.
Why Choose Mass General Brigham?
Join an integrated healthcare system recognized for its excellence in patient care, research, and education.
About Us
Mass General Brigham is a leader in healthcare innovation, comprising 16 member institutions, including world-class academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, and a robust physician network. With over 1,180 physicians and 534 Advanced Practitioners across 78 locations, we are dedicated to transforming patient care. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Explore the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, patient-focused environment while enjoying the benefits of a supportive, community-based setting.
- For more information about this role or other opportunities within our network, please contact:
- Chip Konowitz
- Senior Physician Recruiter
- Email: JKonowitz@mgb.org
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location: 30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western 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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, patient-centered care for critically ill adults within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Collaborate with advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and subspecialists to ensure continuity of care during daytime and overnight shifts.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 31 active Critical Care Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 81% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$546k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $516k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in critical care medicine | ranked against 229 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $520k–$572k | Critical Care Medicine median $510k (middle half $469k–$658k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$516k in purchasing power | Massachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Critical Care Medicine listings in Massachusetts | 5 active | 232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 81% no call · 48% no weekends31 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Massachusetts Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment626 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine hiring demand | #12 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 35 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed |
| New Critical Care Medicine listings | 98 in the last 30 days | 92 the 30 days before (+7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Critical Care Medicine pay trend | +6.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per-Diem Intensivist | Northampton, MA | Mass General Brigham at Mass General Brigham a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 229 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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