Locum Tenens Rheumatologist (Outpatient Clinic Coverage)

Quick Facts

• Specialty: Rheumatology

• Role: Physician (Rheumatologist)

• Assignment: Locum tenens

• Location: Massachusetts

• Duration: Approximately 24 weeks (potential for extension)

• Start date: September 2026

• Setting: In-person outpatient clinic with call coverage

Description

Provide in-person outpatient rheumatology clinic coverage in Massachusetts, including patient evaluation and rotating evening and weekend call. Clinic hours run Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, with variable 4-hour patient-facing sessions and about 18 patients per day. Document patient care using Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rheumatology clinic coverage

• Provide in-person patient care and clinical evaluation

• Manage approximately 18 patients per day

• Participate in rotating evening call coverage

• Provide weekend call coverage approximately 1 weekend out of every 3

• Collaborate with other rheumatologists and orthopedic providers

• Document patient care using Epic EMR

Requirements

• MD required

• Board Certification in Rheumatology required

• Active Massachusetts medical license required

• Current flu vaccination required

• Current or most recent direct supervisor reference required

• Prior locum/travel experience preferred

• Comfortable providing in-person clinic and call coverage; remote coverage not available

• Must be available for 6 shifts per week

Benefits

• Locum tenens assignment covering outpatient clinic and call duties (approximately 24 weeks, with potential for extension)