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Mass General Brigham
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts

Emergency Department Physician

Emergency MedicinePer Diem

Listed compensation

$1–$2K /hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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

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Job Description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, 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

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

Qualifications

Education Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Licenses and Credentials Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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The salary range for this position is $1.00 to $1,500 hourly. 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, 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, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, along with recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite candidates to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of their potential compensation and benefits package.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, 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

The Emergency Department Physician is responsible for providing exceptional patient care and supporting the hospital's mission of research, teaching, and community service. The role involves working within a high-performing team to deliver medical services in an emergency setting.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineMedical DiagnosisClinical Decision MakingEmergency ResponsePatient AssessmentMedical Documentation

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 39 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 85% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

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).

Emergency Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedEmergency Medicine median $484k (middle half $469k–$658k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Emergency Medicine listings in Massachusetts20 active1,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 8% remote · 85% no call · 67% no weekends39 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment616 active listings, Nov 2026
Emergency Medicine hiring demand#1 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 63 days · 55% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 325 postings, 316 closed
New Emergency Medicine listings470 in the last 30 days466 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Emergency Medicine Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 11 employers
5
<$350k
23
$350k
7
$365k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

34 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
Sign-on bonus
18%
CME allowance
18%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
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 1,071 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

Health Insurance
Career Advancement Opportunities
Bonuses
Recognition Programs

Living in Oak Bluffs

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.21M
Median resident rent
$1,077/mo
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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