Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency department at a 283-bed, community-based acute care hospital recognized nationally for clinical excellence and patient safety. Worcester is central Massachusetts's largest city, offering a robust urban lifestyle with academic medical community energy, and this role places you at a facility that has earned consecutive Leapfrog "A" Patient Safety grades and a U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital designation. The position offers a W-2 employment model with night differential pay, comprehensive benefits, and malpractice coverage with tail — a stable, well-supported platform for a clinician who wants to practice high-quality emergency medicine without the administrative burden of private practice.
Perks and Benefits
- W-2 employee model with competitive base compensation and night-shift differential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME resources and educational tools through a dedicated clinician institute
- Clinician wellness program with structured support resources
- Professional development tools designed for practicing emergency physicians
Practice Highlights
- 283-bed community-based acute care hospital serving Worcester and surrounding central Massachusetts communities
- Advanced cardiac and vascular service line on campus, supporting high-acuity cardiovascular emergencies
- Comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation program, including recognized excellence in hip and knee replacement — generating relevant ED referral and post-surgical volume
- Surgical facility featuring da Vinci robotic surgery and CyberKnife radiosurgery technology, reflecting a high-capability tertiary service environment
- Leapfrog Group Patient Safety Score of "A" for three consecutive years — a direct indicator of the operational and clinical environment you will work in
- Joint Commission accredited with a Top Performer Award for Core Measures
- U.S. News & World Report Best Regional Hospital designation (2020–2021), with recognition in Congestive Heart Failure, COPD, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement
- Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital award for clinical excellence
- Regional referral catchment spanning Worcester County and surrounding central Massachusetts communities
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Massachusetts medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Clinical comfort with the full spectrum of community and regional-referral ED acuity, including cardiac, surgical, and trauma presentations
About the Community
Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city and the commercial, cultural, and academic hub of central New England — home to multiple colleges and universities, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than Boston while remaining just 45 miles from the city. The region offers four-season recreation including hiking in the Wachusett and Quabbin areas, strong public and private school options, and easy access to both Boston and Providence for weekend travel or subspecialty collaboration. For physicians seeking an urban practice environment with genuine community roots and New England lifestyle, Worcester delivers on both counts.