<p>A Massachusetts Academic Medical Center and Level I Trauma Center in Worcester is recruiting a Locum Tenens Critical Care and Trauma Surgeon for inpatient trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery coverage. This is a long-term assignment with immediate openings — 16 shifts available in December and continued coverage anticipated through at least March. The facility operates on Epic EMR and offers a structured mix of day shifts and call coverage, giving surgeons meaningful schedule control within a high-acuity, academically affiliated environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive locum tenens pay rate (specific rate disclosed during engagement)</li> <li>Long-term assignment stability: 3+ months with coverage extending January through March and beyond</li> <li>16 confirmed open shifts in December — immediate earning opportunity</li> <li>Flexible scheduling across day shifts and weekday/weekend call blocks</li> <li>Professional liability coverage standard to locum tenens engagement</li> <li>Epic EMR platform — no learning curve for Epic-proficient surgeons</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Academic Medical Center and verified Level I Trauma Center — full-spectrum, high-acuity trauma volume including blunt and penetrating mechanisms</li> <li>Clinical scope covers inpatient trauma surgery, surgical critical care management, emergency general surgery, acute care surgery, trauma activations, and emergency operative interventions</li> <li>Emergency consultations and operative cases are part of the daily workflow — this is an active, hands-on surgical role</li> <li>Day shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM</li> <li>Weekday call: 4:00 PM – 7:00 AM</li> <li>Weekend call: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM (Saturday through Sunday, 25-hour block)</li> <li>Multiple shift configurations available, allowing providers to select coverage patterns that align with personal scheduling goals</li> <li>Epic EMR in use facility-wide</li> <li>Academic medical center affiliation supports access to subspecialty consultation, advanced imaging, and a robust support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Active Massachusetts medical license required (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)</li> <li>Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care required</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in trauma surgery, surgical critical care, and emergency general surgery</li> <li>Comfort managing the full acuity range of a Level I Trauma Center, including blunt and penetrating trauma activations and emergency operative cases</li> <li>Current required vaccinations per facility credentialing standards</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Worcester is Massachusetts's second-largest city, situated roughly 45 miles west of Boston — close enough for easy access to a major metropolitan hub while offering a lower cost of living, a vibrant arts and restaurant scene, and a strong academic community anchored by multiple colleges and universities. The region provides four-season recreation including hiking in the Wachusett and Berkshire foothills, proximity to Cape Cod, and well-regarded public and private school options, making it a practical and appealing base for surgeons relocating or commuting for a locum assignment.</p>