Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician

Role description

Position Overview

We are seeking

1 Full-Time Locum Physician (or 2 Physicians sharing FTE coverage)

in

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics

for a rewarding assignment with the

Cambridge Health Alliance Nursing Home Program

in

Cambridge, Massachusetts .
This role involves providing care across multiple skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities, focusing on

long-term care and short-term rehabilitation patients

in a structured, team-supported environment.
Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
Coverage across multiple facilities in:
Cambridge
Everett
Revere
️ Schedule & Coverage

Monday Friday
9:00 AM 5:00 PM
No call required
Assignment length:

3 6 months
Option: 1 full-time locum or 2 physicians sharing coverage
Facility Coverage Sites

Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center (Cambridge)
Sancta Maria Nursing Facility (Cambridge)
Lighthouse Nursing Care Center (Revere)
Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at Everett (Everett)
Clinical Responsibilities

Manage

short-term rehab and long-term care patients
Average census:

6 8 patients per day
Includes new admissions and follow-up visits
Everett location: long-term care only
Physician responsibilities:

New admissions (within 7 days)
Routine follow-ups every days or as needed

️ On-site NP support at each facility:

Manages nursing calls, orders, and medication refills
Completes initial admission assessments within 72 hours

Systems & Documentation

EMR platforms:

Epic
PointClickCare

Epic training required
Coding training required
Requirements

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics background
Active Massachusetts medical license required
Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration required
Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
COVID vaccination required (initial series, no exemptions)
Experience in geriatrics or post-acute care strongly preferred
️ Additional Highlights

Multi-site, well-supported nursing home system
Strong NP-led support model at each facility
Predictable weekday schedule with no call responsibility
Focus on meaningful, continuity-based geriatric care
Coverage across Greater Boston communities
This is an excellent opportunity for a

Geriatrics or Primary Care Physician

looking for a

stable weekday schedule, low administrative burden, and impactful long-term care practice

in the Cambridge, Massachusetts region.