A Level III Trauma Center in Manchester, New Hampshire — the largest city in Northern New England — is recruiting board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine physicians for contingent coverage beginning January 2026. The department runs 80 patients per day with a combined physician/APP throughput rate of 1.59 patients per hour, supported by 24-hour APP coverage. This is a flexible engagement requiring 3–6 shifts per month, making it well-suited for physicians seeking supplemental or locum-style work within a high-functioning, well-staffed emergency department.
Perks and Benefits
- Contingent / locum-style engagement with flexible shift commitment of 3–6 shifts per month
- Both day and night shifts available — 7a–7p and 7p–7a blocks
- Coverage need is ongoing until a permanent hire is placed, providing scheduling continuity
- January 2026 start date with immediate consideration for qualified candidates
Practice Highlights
- Level III Trauma Center designation — full trauma stabilization and transfer capability
- 80 patients per day department volume with a combined physician/APP rate of 1.59 patients per hour
- Physician shifts structured as 12-hour blocks: 7a–7p and 7p–7a; both days and nights required
- 24-hour APP coverage integrated into the department model, supporting physician workflow around the clock
- EMR: Allscripts
- Part of one of New Hampshire's largest health systems, serving over 180,000 patients annually with a team of 400+ providers and 3,000+ employees
- Comprehensive service lines on campus including cardiology, women's health, orthopedics, NICU, and cancer care
- Advanced technologies deployed across the health system in support of a mission-driven care model
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine required; residency training in Emergency Medicine mandatory
- Active New Hampshire medical license required, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Active DEA registration required
- ACLS and PALS certification required
- Availability for both day and night 12-hour shifts, with a commitment of 3–6 shifts per month
About the Community
Manchester is the largest city in New Hampshire and the largest city in all of Northern New England — a historically rich mill city that has evolved into a vibrant hub of arts, culture, and entertainment, consistently underrated on a national scale. Its geographic position is a genuine asset: one hour from Boston, one hour from the New Hampshire seacoast, and 90 minutes from Portland, Maine, placing physicians within easy reach of world-class dining, outdoor recreation, and coastal living. New Hampshire's lack of a state income tax, combined with Manchester's lower cost of living relative to Boston, makes this an attractive base for clinicians who want proximity to a major metro without the overhead.