The agency trifecta: licensing, credentialing, privileging.
Locums assignments can free you from some of the bureaucracy found in full-time positions. That said, there is
paperwork you’ll need to finish before accepting an assignment. This is another area established agencies
can be a huge help...
NALTO member agencies must follow strict credentialing guidelines you can see here. Larger agencies also have
specialized teams that help you in every step of the process, including the benefits of their long-standing
relationships with state licensing boards.
Read more
The partnerships that partner you with better jobs.
CompHealth created locum tenens back in 1979 to deliver healthcare to underserved communities. With its
efficiencies and ability to quickly place medical professionals in unfilled positions, locums exploded from there...
The leading staffing agencies partner with the top healthcare systems, state medical agencies, and medical
facilities across the nation for locums jobs, which means they have access to opportunities you can’t find
on your own. Looking to go global? Agencies such as Global Medical Staffing even have international jobs.
Read more
Good agencies offer great protection.
When working with an established agency, you’ll find most offer malpractice insurance in two forms,
occurrence policies and claims-made policies.
An occurrence policy provides protection from covered incidents arising from acts or omissions occurring during
the policy period while a claims-made policy provides protection from covered incidents arising from acts or
omissions...
To learn more about malpractice insurance policies, visit our friends at Weatherby Healthcare here.
Read more
So, how does that 33% increase get into your bank account?
While working locum tenens, you can expect to earn on average 33% more than those in full-time position. To see
the current pay ranges in your specialty, go here...
A good agency negotiates rates, shift preferences, call, days off, per diem allowances, and more on your
behalf, but you can always try to negotiate for more with your agency recruiter. Top agencies also prepay for
travel and housing and reimburse you for other related expenses.
Read more
