Locum tenens is Latin for “taking place” or “holder of a position.” When doctors have to be absent from their professional duties, locum tenens physicians fill in to care for their patients.
Healthcare organizations always need locum tenens physicians to hold positions for:
• Vacationing staff
• Staff on family or medical leave
• Spikes in patient census
• Fill vacancies while recruiting for permanent hires
Working as a locum tenens physician offers the ultimate flexibility in scheduling, great compensation and the opportunity to test out a position before signing a permanent,long-term employment contract.
About the Locum Tenens Industry
Right now, there is a tremendous shortage of various healthcare specialists, and that’s creating demand for supplemental staffing services.
Healthcare organizations contract with locum tenens staffing agencies to resolve their staffing needs, but also to guarantee their ability to continue treating patients, maintain proper staffing levels, and support revenue sources. Various healthcare practices, hospital networks and physician offices can benefits from AIMS Locum Tenens’ comprehensive and cost-effective supplemental staffing services.