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Mass General Brigham
Boston, Massachusetts

Emergency Physician

Emergency MedicineIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$250-$300/hr

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Job Description

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, 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

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear (MEE) Emergency Department, in partnership with the Department of Emergency Medicine at Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB), is seeking ABEM-certified or eligible Emergency Physicians to join our growing team.

Emergency Physicians at MEE collaborate closely with the MEE Medical Director for Emergency Services and work in a unique multidisciplinary environment alongside specialists in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology.

Qualifications

Emergency Physicians will independently evaluate and manage a broad spectrum of emergency presentations and have immediate access to specialty consultation from ENT and Ophthalmology for more complicated cases.

This position is ideal for Emergency Physicians seeking a high-acuity, academically rich, and team-oriented environment with strong specialty collaboration. Shifts are 9 hours including 1 hour overlap. 1 FTE requirement includes 4 weekend shifts and 2 overnight shifts per month.

Salary: $250.00 - $300.00/Hourly

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Why Join Mass Eye and Ear?

MEE is a nationally renowned specialty hospital and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, with a mission to provide exceptional care in a highly specialized setting.

Department Highlights

  • 10 Emergency Department rooms, including 4 bay spaces
  • 24/7 in-house ENT and Ophthalmology coverage
  • EPIC electronic medical record
  • Consistently high patient satisfaction
  • Supportive, academically affiliated practice environment

Position Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits starting at 0.5 FTE
  • Generous retirement plan
  • Opportunities for academic engagement through MGH/Harvard
  • Collegial, collaborative team culture

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

5120 Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates, 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

Independently evaluate and manage a broad range of emergency presentations in the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Emergency Department. Collaborate with emergency medicine colleagues and ophthalmology and ENT specialists, consulting them for complex cases.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency Patient EvaluationEmergency Patient ManagementOphthalmology CollaborationOtolaryngology CollaborationMultidisciplinary TeamworkHigh-Acuity Care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 90% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$572k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $541k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Emergency Medicine Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 10 employers

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2
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5
$455k-490k
3
$490k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Relocation assistance
5%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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.

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About Mass General Brigham

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits starting at 0.5 FTE
Generous retirement plan
Academic engagement through MGH/Harvard
24/7 in-house ENT and Ophthalmology coverage
EPIC EMR