One quarter of surveyed physicians say that temporary “locum tenens” work has expanded their case experience and provided a competitive professional advantage. A locum tenens covers the duties of an ...

The majority of physicians are familiar with the concept of locum tenens jobs, but most don't stop to think whether these temporary assignments might work for them. We work with physicians at every ...

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 ...

Locum tenens are being increasingly used in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, urgent care clinics, primary care clinics, and long-term acute care centers, and the trend shows no signs of reversing.

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 a reflection of changing practice patterns, an increasing number of hospitals, medical groups, and other healthcare organizations are hiring locum tenens physicians to fill gaps in care, according ...

Demand for locum tenens clinicians, which has grown steadily in the last twenty years, got a big boost during the pandemic. This growth has slowed a bit since 2023, but it’s expected to remain strong ...

More NPs and PAs are choosing to work on as locum tenens, new survey says. Most locum tenens physicians and other advanced practice providers working as temporary hires were not deterred by the threat ...

About 52,000 physicians worked as locum tenens in 2019, representing about 6% of all practicing physicians. About 85% of hospitals, medical groups, and other provider venues used locum tenens doctors ...