Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Caribou, ME

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Caribou, Maine, 04736!

About The Position

Wellhart is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Maine. This 34-day assignment begins on May 15, 2025, with potential for ongoing coverage starting July 1. The schedule includes both day shifts (6:30 AM - 6:15 PM) and night shifts (5:30 PM - 6:30 AM), with 8-12 night shifts from May 15 to June 12, and 18-20 night shifts from July 1 onwards. The role involves working in a trauma facility, managing a high-volume ED, including both emergency and clinic patients. The physician will perform general ED procedures, including intubation and ventilation management, and collaborate with APP support. This opportunity utilizes the T-System EMR and offers a chance for extension.

Job Details: 

Location: Maine 

Facility Type: Hospital 

Start Date: May 15, 2025 

LOA: 34 days (with potential for ongoing coverage) 

Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine Physician 

Schedule: Day shifts (6:30 AM - 6:15 PM) and night shifts (5:30 PM - 6:30 AM)

Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Provide emergency medical care in a Level III Trauma Facility 

• Manage a high-volume ED with approximately 20,000 annual patient visits 

• Perform general ED procedures, including intubation and ventilation management 

• Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emergency conditions 

• Collaborate with APP support and other healthcare professionals 

• Handle both emergency and clinic-based patient care 

• Conduct appropriate diagnostic tests and interpret results 

• Prescribe medications and treatments as needed 

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using the T-System EMR 

• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures 

• Provide patient and family education on health conditions and treatment plans 

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Additional Information: 

• Must be board-certified/board-eligible in Emergency Medicine 

• Active Maine medical license required 

• Experience in high-volume emergency departments preferred 

• Comfort with varied shift schedules, including night shifts 

• Strong clinical decision-making and time management skills 

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities 

• Flexibility to adapt to changing patient volumes and acuity levels

Apply now to learn more!

Benefits: 

• Strong compensation 

• Travel-related expenses covered 

• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided 

• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs? 

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database. 

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients. 

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!