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Beth Israel Lahey Health
Newburyport, Massachusetts

Hospital Medicine Physician Per Diem - AJH

Hospital MedicineIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$100-$200/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Description: Anna Jaques Hospital, a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is actively recruiting staff Hospitalists to join their team!

We are seeking strong candidates interested in full-time or part-time positions. Day and night-time positions are currently available.

Newburyport, Massachusetts is one of the most quintessential coastal towns in Massachusetts—historic, attractive, and lively, with a mix of maritime heritage and modern boutique culture.

With miles of pristine beaches and trails for birdwatching, hiking and biking, the Newburyport area is a desired place to live, work and raise a family!

About the Job

Schedule is 7 on 7 off; 12 hour shifts Full time Hospitalists work 14 shifts in a 28 day cycle Part time Hospitalists work 7 shifts in a 28 day cycle No hard caps, patient volume typically falls within SHM recommended ranges.

Closed ICU setting; procedures are optional, but opportunities are available if desired Requirements: Ideal candidates should possess strong academic credentials including residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Licensed or eligible for license in the state of Massachusetts Candidates should be committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary, sign on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. Reimbursement provided for interview related expenses and relocation support. To learn more, visit ajh.org.

If interested, please contact: Ellen Haggerty, Physician Recruiter, Beth Israel Lahey Health at ellen.haggerty@lahey.org Pay Range: $100.00 - $200.00 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time.

Actual compensation may be determined based on several factors, that may include education, training, relevant experience, specialty, geography of work location, productivity, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together.

Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care as a staff Hospitalist in a closed ICU setting. Manage patient volume within recommended ranges across day or night shifts.

Requirements

Candidates must have residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Massachusetts. A commitment to high-quality patient care is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hospitalist CareICU Procedures

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Massachusetts, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$282k (40 salary observations; 85 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (555 salary observations; 3,217 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 40 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 12 employers

3
<$285k
18
$285k-320k
3
$320k-355k
3
$355k-390k
2
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
8%
Sign-on bonus
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140-$150/hr
#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,194 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Newburyport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M
Typical market rent
$3,206/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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 Beth Israel Lahey Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Newburyport, MA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Relocation support
Interview expense reimbursement