Nurse Practitioners
Think there’s a big demand for Nurse Practitioners, now? Experts say the demand for advanced practice providers is only going to increase in 2024.
Due to an aging population, physician shortage and increased access to healthcare, the need for comprehensive primary and specialty care has grown in communities throughout the United States. Nurse Practitioners are vital in helping ease the healthcare burden in areas with a limited pool of physicians. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting a 45 percent growth rate for NPs, a rate much faster than the average for other occupations.
NPs are trained and ready to provide affordable, assessable care and can manage routine cases in underserved areas, which gives physicians more time for complex procedures. It makes sense then, that the specialties experiencing the most rapid growth include:
- Primary Care
- Behavioral Health
- Geriatrics
- Oncology
Nurse practitioners working as locum tenens providers contract with large medical centers, small healthcare systems and private practice groups, basically, any healthcare access point in need of providers. And temporary NPs contract for a specific amount of time – sometimes weeks, sometimes months and in some cases, years – before moving on to another location.
Maybe you’ll be covering for an NP on maternity leave, maybe you’ll be stepping in until the search for a permanent team member is found. Whatever the situation, you can rest assured that your role is vital in providing continuity of care for communities all over the United States.
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Locum tenens work began in the late 1970s when rural healthcare facilities found themselves struggling to hire enough staff to take care of patients. Providers would contract to fill temporary vacancies. Today, the field has grown to include not only physicians, but also nurse practitioners and physician assistants looking for temporary postings. Locum tenens has become a popular career choice for nurse practitioners seeking a flexible schedule, great pay, and the power to chart their own professional path.
Once you’ve decided to explore your options as an interim nurse practitioner, you want to make sure to find a medical staffing company you can trust. SUMO Medical Staffing has a proven track record in helping nurse practitioners 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.