Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine
Compensation
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Job Description
. This full-time, on-site position is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level physician to provide comprehensive care to our diverse patient population in a dynamic medical practice environment.
As a Locum MD, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality medical services, collaborating with a team of healthcare professionals, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position allows you to gain invaluable experience while contributing to the health and well-being of the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and treatment in accordance with established medical guidelines
- Conduct thorough examinations and diagnose medical conditions
- Develop and implement patient management plans
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive patient care
- Participate in on-call duties as needed
- Educate patients and their families about health conditions and treatment plans
- Stay current with medical advancements and ongoing education
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Current medical license to practice in the state of Massachusetts
- Strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Aptitude for teamwork and collaboration
- Ability to work in a fast-paced medical environment
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and grow in a supportive environment
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p
Setting: Outpatient
Daily Volume: 12-14 patients
Support Staff: Additional MDs, APPs, pediatrician, OB/GYN, X-ray tech, etc.
EMR: RPMS
Any state license accepted
Must be board-certified or board-eligible
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Massachusetts, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$259k (67 salary observations; 106 listings), vs ~$263k nationally (1,880 salary observations; 6,427 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 48% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Family Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Family Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine — ranked against 2,570 active Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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