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Northampton, Massachusetts

Per-Diem Intensivist | Northampton, MA | Mass General Brigham

Critical Care MedicineNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$250-$275/hr

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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

Multidisciplinary collaboration

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).

What does the Critical Care Medicine market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · top 25% in critical care medicineranked against 229 Critical Care Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$520k–$572kCritical Care Medicine median $510k (middle half $469k–$658k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$516k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Critical Care Medicine listings in Massachusetts5 active232 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 81% no call · 48% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 35 days · 33% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 76 postings, 77 closed
New Critical Care Medicine listings98 in the last 30 days92 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (229 Critical Care Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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16
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
88%
Sign-on bonus
28%
CME allowance
24%
Relocation assistance
12%
Visa sponsorship
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 90% of Critical Care Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 229 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Bonuses as applicable

Living in Northampton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$507k
Typical market rent
$2,327/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.1
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Springfield, MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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