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Yes.A good reason for choosing to work as a locum tenens before going into permanent practice, is so your family can check out the community before moving. Bringing your family along while you provide coverage isn't a problem, but each opportunity has its own parameters, so it is best to speak with your client to determine the best scenario for traveling with your family.
It is possible to moonlight and make more-than-a-little extra cash, when the right conditions exist.
Locum tenens providers are independent contractors. As such, competitive compensation is typically based on hourly, daily and gross billing terms, as well as industry standards. Lodging expenses are covered on individual contract basis. You are your own boss, so negotiations are always up to you!
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Locum tenens contracts range in length from a few days to in excess of a year. Contract lengths are as varied as the reasons why facilities need locum tenens coverage. The specialty in which you practice has a large influence on average contract length.
As much as you want. The more flexible you are about where you are willing to work, the more opportunities will present themselves for your consideration. However, it is not uncommon for a locum tenens provider to restrict him/herself to working exclusively in one area.
The cost will vary depending on specialty, requirements of the practice, length of time for the assignment and industry standards.
Many health care service providers who step back from the rigors of a busy day-to-day practice, still enjoy practicing their specialty on a limited basis. As a locum tenens, you control your own schedule, while choosing the times and places you want to practice. It allows you the freedom to do what you enjoy most, without any of the usual office headaches.
According to the latest research, on average there are close to 3 opportunities currently available for each locum tenens provider. Since demand is greater than supply, the choices available are numerous. In some specialties, locum tenens providers can earn more income than they could in traditional private practice. Also, health care providers doing locum tenens work are able to concentrate on patient care and avoid much of the paperwork associated with traditional practice. Providers working in permanent practice must deal with office politics, overhead expenses, administrative hassles, and seniority rank. Locum tenens offers the opportunity to get paid, improve skills, experience different parts of the country, pad the CV with experience, and network with other health care specialists - all while searching for the right permanent opportunity. Locum tenens allows you (and your spouse) the opportunity to check out different types of practices (solo, group, managed care, etc.) and live in different geographical regions.
"Locum tenens" is a Latin phrase which loosely translates to mean "to hold a place". Thus, in the strictest sense, a locum tenens provider is one who temporarily fills in for another health care specialist, be it for vacation, maternity leave, professional training, etc. The term is now often expanded to mean a provider who is filling any gap in a health care facility staffing situation, whether temporarily filling in for another, filling a vacancy until a permanent hire is placed, or even assisting with seasonal coverage needs.
Assignments can vary from a single shift to several months, based on the needs of the facility and the length of time the provider wants to work.
We are the only agency that provides total online, interactive service. This allows our clients to find a locum or associate themselves 24/7, while allowing our locums to truly work for themselves.
You are your own boss. You negotiate!
Contracts vary greatly, though the client often provides accommodations; except of course, in those situations where the locum tenens provider lives locally.
Our recruiting staff at 800.265.8043 or info@locums4you.com.