Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Caribou, ME

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Caribou, ME Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Caribou, Maine, 04736!

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 22-day assignment in Maine, commencing Jun 16, 2026. This role involves varied coverage including 6:30a-6:15p and 5:30p-6:30a shifts, supported by Advanced Practice Providers. As a key member of a Trauma Facility, you will manage a busy emergency department, requiring proficiency in general emergency procedures and independent practice.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage patient care within a Trauma Facility with a 20k annual volume, operating as the busiest emergency department in Northern Maine.
• Perform general emergency department procedures including intubation, ventilation management, and placement of lines.
• Provide independent emergency medicine practice; urgent care and family medicine experience will not apply to this role.
• Handle varied case acuity, from high-volume low-acuity during summer to low-volume high-acuity during winter.
• Work alongside 6-8 hours of Advanced Practice Clinician coverage and 26 hours of MD coverage daily.
• Facilitate patient transfers to primary campuses.

Additional Information

• EMR System: T-System
• This role requires a Physician to be comfortable with independent emergency medicine practice; urgent care and family medicine experience is not suitable for this position.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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