Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician

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.