The phrase locum tnenes refers to a physician working in the place of another physician when he or she is absent, or when a hospital or practice is short-staffed. Locum tenens are used when people are on sick leave, maternity leave or other times just when a doctor or surgeon needs to attend or speak at a conference.
Locum tenens provide a way for organizations to fill positions that are either temporarily empty. Locum tenens jobs also allows a professional to try (and get experience in) a wide range of work environments or specialization fields. Not all doctors leave medical school knowing exactly what field they want to spend their career in.
Some physicians even use locum tenens as a way to transition into semi-retirement while still earning income and are able to travel on a budget.
Finally, locum tenens give physicians the opportunity to make an important contribution: With US locum tenens, government assignments offer the opportunity to serve a unique population of patients and make a huge difference in their lives. In addition, federal facilities will accept any valid state medical license in good standing; this often makes it easier to get into an initial locum tenens assignment, work in a variety of assignments, and/or create a rotating schedule through multiple facilities.
When finding a locum tenens position, most physicians opt to work with a placement service. When researching different placement agencies, physicians should take into consideration the years of experience the agency has; the number of physicians they place; how much they assist with the credentials and verification process; and how willing they are to work to find an ideal locum tenens position for you.
Learn more about locum tenens opportunities and other physician jobs by researching the placement companies online. Research the staffing companies until you find a good fit.
When finding locum jobs many doctors use a staffing service. These companies know the most about the locum tenen industry.
