Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Critical Care - $6,270 to $7,420 per week in Marlborough, MA

Doctor of Medicine | Critical Care
Location: Marlborough, MA
Employer: GHR Healthcare
Pay: $6,270 to $7,420 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 38 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Tenens Critical Care Physician Jobs – Inpatient ICU in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Join an on-site inpatient ICU team as a locum tenens critical care physician in Marlborough, MA, beginning January 4, 2027. This 38-week opportunity offers comprehensive adult critical care in a focused 10-bed ICU with a typical census of 6–8 patients. Marlborough is a welcoming MetroWest community with convenient access to Boston, scenic outdoor spaces, and strong local amenities.

Critical Care Physician Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $6,270–$7,420
• Specialty: Critical Care / ICU Medicine
• Practice Setting: 100% inpatient, on-site ICU
• Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: September 30, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 38 weeks, with potential for extension
• Schedule: 24-hour coverage preferred but not required; day coverage is 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. with overnight call from 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Patient Volume: Approximately 6–8 patients in a 10-bed ICU, with 8 beds currently open
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Critical Care Physician Job Requirements

• Physician with at least 1 year of critical care or inpatient ICU experience
• Completion of a Critical Care fellowship
• Active Massachusetts physician license
• DEA registration and Massachusetts CSR required
• Ability to provide independent inpatient critical care coverage
• Comfort performing or managing critical care procedures, including central lines, arterial lines, thoracentesis, chest tubes, and paracentesis
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to high-quality patient care

Inpatient ICU Physician Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient critical care for adult ICU patients
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients throughout the care continuum
• Work independently while coordinating care with available emergency and anesthesia support
• Perform or oversee central line and arterial line placement, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and paracentesis as clinically appropriate
• Manage ventilated and medically complex patients, including airway and hemodynamic concerns
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Epic
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, consultants, patients, and families

Apply now to explore this locum tenens critical care physician opportunity in Marlborough, Massachusetts, near Boston.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.