Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$150-$250/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Description
This contract position offers an on-site opportunity to provide exceptional medical care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
As a Locum MD Hospitalist, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive medical services to patients, managing their care, and collaborating with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. Your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring quality healthcare delivery within our medical practice.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical care to hospitalized patients
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary
- Ensure accurate documentation of patient information
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families
- Participate in hospital rounds and case discussions
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Massachusetts
- Experience in Internal Medicine as a Hospitalist preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
- Knowledge of electronic health record systems
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
Admissions: 7-12 per night at one location, 10-18 per night at another
Closed ICU
Minimal procedures, if any
Support Staff: APPs, residents, and attendings
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $393k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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