ED Nocturnist

AtMerrimack Health we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary rangeis $200.00to$300.00hourly excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education experience licensure andinternal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the rangeto support future salary growth.

Position Overview:

Merrimack Healthis seekinga Nocturnist in EmergencyMedicineto join our growing team that provides state-of-the-art emergency care to the population of the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

Emergency Medicine Team:

The Emergency Medicine team includes over 30 Emergency Physicians and APPs as part of an integrated department. Emergency Physicians in the Lawrence Methuen and HaverhillEmergency Centers bring administrative and quality support in the fields of EMS Ultrasound International Emergency Medicine Wilderness Medicine and Quality and Patient Safety. Family Medicine Residents from the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center also rotate through the Lawrence Hospital Emergency Center. Both campuses are on the same EHR.

Primary Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Nocturnist Role working the overnight shifts. Significant shift and pay differential. Nocturnists have significant control over their schedule.
  • Option A. 28 Hours Per Week working 1 Weekend.
  • Option B. 24 Hours Per Week working 2 Weekends.
• Minimum of MD DO or foreign medical equivalent.
• Successful completion of an Emergency Medicine residency program
• Eligible for full unrestricted licensure to practice in Massachusetts.
• BC/BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM)
• Physician time will be allocated between the Lawrence Methuen and Haverhill EDs depending on clinical needs and provider preference.
• Active ACLS and PALS certification required. Once board certified physicians must maintain active board certification and provide evidence of prior ACLS and PALS certification.

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and quality bonusincentives.
• Comprehensive benefits: health dental retirement CME allowance malpractice coverage with tail and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an integrated emergency medicine system.

The LawrenceHospital Emergency Center is a 41 bedEmergency Room that serves 67000 visits annually. Features of the Emergency Center include 3 expanded trauma/resuscitation rooms a dedicated area for CT and X-ray EDObservation Unit dedicatedBehavioral Health team and a newly expanded Vertical Area for patient care.

Merrimack Health Methuen and Haverhillis a 310-bed full service acute care hospital with two campuses located in Methuen and Haverhill Massachusetts. We provide expert care in orthopedics wound care womens health cardiovascular services stroke and behavioral health. The Methuen campuses offers inpatient medical/surgical units advanced ICU capabilities (Methuen) Ob/Gyn and specialized psychiatric care. Haverhill is transitioning to become a satellite ED on October 1st and will continue to offer 24/7 emergency services including advanced imaging.

• Methuen ED: Serving more than 35000 visits annually the Methuen Emergency Department is a busy full-service ED staffed with emergency physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Haverhill ED: A community-focused department with over 18000 annual visits the Haverhill Emergency Department provides high-quality patient-centered emergency care supported by a collaborative and collegial team. Haverhill is transitioning to become a satellite ED on October 1st and will continue to offer 24/7 emergency services including advanced imaging.

• All departments operate on a shared Meditech Expanse electronic health record (EHR) system ensuring seamless care and coordination across campuses.

About Merrimack Health

• Merrimack Health is the regions first health care system serving the Merrimack Valley prioritizing care and services based on the needs of its patients. Serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire Merrimack Health includes hospitals in Lawrence Haverhill and Methuen as well as a network of community-based physician practices. A recognized leader in heart care and stroke treatment maternal and child health orthopedics surgical care trauma and emergency services behavioral health and outpatient programs Merrimack Health delivers trusted compassionate care close to home.

Why Join Merrimack Health

• Play a keyrole in a new hospital system committed to serving a diverse community. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development. Benefit from the support of a dynamic leadership team focused on emergency medicine excellence. Contribute to a culture that values quality innovation and collaboration.

• Lawrence Methuen and Haverhill Massachusetts

Join Us!

If you are seeking to advance your emergency medicine career we encourage you to apply; To apply: please send CVand cover letter to Stefan Marquis Physician Recruiter at