Locums Critical Care, Trauma Surgery Physician

We are seeking a Locums Critical Care and Trauma Surgery Physicianto provide inpatient trauma andsurgical critical care coverage in Worcester, Massachusetts. This opportunity offers a fast-pacedpractice environment with a strong multidisciplinary support team and a minimum anticipated need of three months.

Compensation:$325-$400 Per Hour

Position Highlights

Specialty:Critical Care / Trauma Surgery

Location:Worcester, Massachusetts

Assignment Length: 3 months or longer

Current Need: 16 open shifts in December, with additional coverage needs anticipated January through March

Travel: Paid

Schedule

Weekday Shifts: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Weekday Call: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Weekend Call: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM

Clinical Responsibilities

Manage an average trauma inpatient census of 30–50 patients

Two attending physicians provide daytime service coverage

Respond to approximately10–20 trauma activations per 24-hour period

Approximately 90–95% of trauma cases are blunt trauma

Some call shifts may include coverage of emergency general surgeryin addition to trauma

Manage approximately0–8 emergency general surgery consults, depending on call volume

Perform0–3 emergency operative casesas needed, including cases such as perforated viscus

Requirements:

EMR: Epic

Massachusetts medical license: Active MA license required

Fellowship:Surgical Critical Care fellowship required

DEA and CSR: Required