Locums Critical Care Physician

A busy tertiary care center in Worcester, MA is seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician with expertise in trauma and surgical critical care to join our team on a locum tenens basis. The role involves managing critically ill surgical and trauma patients, providing emergency general surgery coverage as needed, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, APPs, and residents.

 

Compensation:  $300 Per Hour

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Provide high-quality inpatient critical care for trauma and surgical patients.
• Cover emergency general surgery consults and operative cases as required (emergencies only, e.g., perforated viscous).
• Participate in weekday and weekend call coverage for trauma and emergency general surgery:
• Weekday Shifts: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Weekday Call: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend Call: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM (day shift coverage)
• Manage trauma inpatients (30–50 patients; 2 attendings share coverage during the day).
• Respond to trauma activations (10–20 per 24-hour period, majority blunt trauma 90–95%).
• Collaborate with support staff:
• Daytime: 2 APPs + residents (PGY3/PGY4 and interns)
• Nighttime: 1 APP + resident support
• Document patient care in Epic EMR.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Fellowship trained in Surgical Critical Care
• Board eligible or certified in Surgical Critical Care
• DEA and CSR certification required
• Massachusetts medical license preferred (candidates without MA license may be considered)
• Minimum of 3 months availability

 

Worcester, MA is a vibrant city in central Massachusetts, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and strong healthcare and education sectors. It offers a mix of urban amenities, parks, and nearby outdoor recreation, while being just an hour from Boston.