Locum Tenens

On-demand physicians providing great care

Locum tenens physicians provide much needed coverage with enthusiasm and compassion across an array of specialties and time frames. You’ll find them everywhere, from research institutions to rural clinics, coastal cities to America’s heartland. Locums ensure continuity of care and are ready to work at a moment’s notice - diving into, and relieving, both short and long term staffing challenges.


What is locum tenens?

Locum tenens is a Latin phrase which, roughly translated, means "one holding a place". In medicine, it refers to on-demand physicians and other health care providers who work in hospitals and facilities on a temporary basis, ranging from a handful of shifts to several months or longer.

The growth of locum tenens

The United States faces a severe physician shortage in a health care sector expanding fast. Hospitals, clinics and practices are scrambling to find qualified physicians to ensure continuity of care and patient access. That’s where locum tenens come in. The demand for skilled on-demand physicians has grown steadily over the past few years, and research shows it will continue to do so.


The benefits of locum tenens

Locum Tenens

Physician Benefits

  • Earn extra income
  • Broaden your experience
  • Create a better work/life balance
  • Make your own schedule
  • Work through a life transition

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Locum Tenens

Employer Benefits

  • Meet rising patient demand
  • Find peak time support
  • Staff a new division or program
  • Enjoy flexibility in planning & scheduling
  • Ensure continuity of care

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