Things You May Not Know About Locum Tenens Staffing
Sure, you know locum tenens assignments pay well. And you know that locum tenens work can be a great way to expand your skills and contacts within the medical community. But what don’t you know? Check out our list to find out!
Did you know locum tenens doesn’t have to be part time?
In fact, many healthcare providers have turned locum tenens into a full-time career. Of course, their career looks a bit different from those of colleagues who chose a permanent staff position, but we don’t see anyone complaining!
Or that locum tenens doesn’t always mean short-term assignments?
Short term assignments are certainly available, as locum tenens providers often fill in for colleagues on vacation or who are out with an unexpected emergency. But there are also locum tenens opportunities that last for several weeks or months. Some facilities even use locum tenens providers to bridge the gap when seeking a new permanent member of the team or to offer a much-needed medical specialty in a community that can’t support a full-time practice.
You can even work locum tenens while you still have a full-time job!
Some physicians who work in private practice choose to work locum tenens on holidays or weekends as a way to supplement their income – or pay down student loans. (Your SUMO staffing specialist can help you find locum assignments that fit your moonlighting schedule!)
One of the biggest surprises of locum tenens work is that you don’t always have to travel.
Visit our website and search for open assignments in your community, and chances are, you’ll find a locum tenens opportunity close to home. Local contracts let you work nearby – and eliminate travel logistics. It’s more common than you might think! Studies show that 51 percent of locum physicians work local assignments.
Plus, you may not even have to leave your home!
Telemedicine locum tenens assignments are more popular than ever before. As COVID opened the door to telemedicine, the demand for providers willing to step into the role has grown quickly. Patients look to telemedicine services as a way to access specialized care without long wait times and provider shortages.
And remember, locum tenens isn’t just for ER physicians.
There are locum tenens assignments available for every specialty and sub-specialty and for a variety of healthcare providers. Whether you’re an M.D., D.O., P.A., N.P., R.N., therapist or radiation technologist, there’s probably a job for you. With so many subspecialties to explore and so many skills to learn, you can expand your healthcare horizons further than you ever thought possible!
We’ll be happy to help you consider all the options! SUMO Medical Staffing has a proven track record in helping medical professionals find jobs that best fit their specific needs. Our staffing representatives are ready to discuss your career goals and future. Request a consultation with a locum tenens staffing specialist today.