Working as a locum tenens, or substitute, physician used to be a career swan song for older physicians. It's now becoming a career path for young and old alike, as independent practice looks less ...

Thirty-seven percent of physicians and advanced practice providers that work on a locum tenens basis do it as a side job on top of an additional permanant role as a clinician, according to an April ...

Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window The majority of physicians are familiar with the concept of ...

More than 40,000 physicians work locum tenens each year, and the vast majority find their assignments through a locum tenens agency. Because there are dozens of locum tenens companies out there, a lot ...

Imagine a dream job where you could work when you want, where you want, how you want, ignore local politics, enjoy generous compensation, and bask in appreciation from patients, peers, and even ...

More doctors are working locum tenens, taking a temporary job in hospitals, group practices and clinics. They choose locum tenens work for a variety of reasons: good pay, the freedom to live in a new ...

In the market for a locum tenens position? If you search online "How to book a locum assignment?" you'll likely find vague advice such as "Develop a relationship with a recruiter." Or "Do your ...

Locum tenens clinicians can be a short-term solution for doctor shortages, but CMOs must plan carefully how to use them. Locum tenens physicians can plug short-term gaps in the physician workforce, ...

While the healthcare industry is bracing for a shortage of primary care doctors by 2030 and nurses by 2022, some medical practices may already be feeling the effects of the coming shortfall. A growing ...