Locum - Emergency Medicine - MD/DO

Berkshire Medical Center • North Adams, MA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a dedicated team at a well-respected medical center seeking a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician. This locum opportunity involves working between two facilities, providing critical care in a dynamic environment. North Adams Hospital features a trauma level of 3, with 32 beds and an annual ER volume of 55,000 patients. The practice utilizes Meditech for electronic medical records and offers a supportive environment with excellent APP coverage.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts medical license (highly preferred).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; ATLS certification also necessary.
• ABEM Board Certified or Board Eligible (within 5 years of residency).
• Clean background for swift credentialing.
• Self-Query NPDB (to be pulled within the month) at time of presentation.
• Must hold a current Massachusetts medical license.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and ATLS are required.
• ABEM Board Certification/Eligibility required.

Nice To Haves

• Local candidates preferred; no need for flight arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care to patients in a fast-paced environment.
• Float between Berkshire Medical Center and North Adams Hospital.
• Work primarily night shifts, with options for 12, 8, and 11-hour shifts.
• Ensure thorough communication and collaboration with hospitalist and admitting services for patient admissions.
• Supervise paramedics and ambulance services via radio.
• Maintain a response time of 30 minutes for on-call duties as per hospital bylaws.
• Participate in monitoring ED patients, with an average admission rate of 30% per day.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level