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The term ‘Locum tenens’ is taken from a Latin phrase meaning “to hold the place of”, most commonly referring to temporary physicians. Locum tenens doctors contract with recruitment agencies to perform medical services for a healthcare organization over a certain period of time. The physician works as an independent contractor paid through the staffing agency, which is in turn paid by the healthcare facility. Locums physicians often enjoy higher pay scales, more variety in medical cases, a broad array of work locations from which to choose, and the flexibility to build their own schedules.

Physicians and specialists can definitely find and negotiate their own locum tenens jobs to secure a higher pay rate; however, they will have to manage the whole process themselves — from finding the correct role at their preferred location, to administrative, credentialing, and logistical burdens that come with locum tenens. Staffing agencies such as Hourbridge Health have streamlined this process and hence make it much easier for you to find your next assignment, at your preferred location and with a fair rate.

Yes. Not only will you need a valid medical license to work in the state your healthcare facility is in, but you will also need to provide verifications, references, undergo background checks, and deal with the facility's specific credentialing requirements, if any. Hourbridge Health's credentialing agents act as a bridge between you and the provider, ensuring that all your paperwork is completed and the facility's needs are met within the given timeline. We pride ourselves on taking the administrative burden off your shoulders by guiding you through the whole process and taking on as much work as possible, so that you can just focus on being ready for the first day of your next locums assignment.

No. They need to obtain a license for the state they are going to work in. However, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact — a collaboration between participating states and territories in the U.S. — streamlines the licensing process for physicians who wish to practice in multiple states. Qualified physicians benefit from a voluntary, fast-tracked pathway to licensure. At Hourbridge Health, our licensing team has the expertise to inform and help you complete the required medical license applications before starting your next role.

We use the minimum length of service to inform our search for your perfect role. Our team is dedicated to helping you find the right facility for any length of assignment, and we will spare no effort in our search. If we are unable to locate a single facility to fulfill the entire length, we can stack multiple facilities or roles to meet your long-term needs.

Locum tenens physicians are typically paid a flat hourly rate for their services, as they are 1099 independent contractors who don't receive traditional benefits. The hourly rate depends on factors such as location, specialty, demand, skillset, and patient census. You will receive your pay weekly in your preferred account after you submit your timesheets.

There is no fee to you, ever. Facilities pay the industry's lowest placement fee to Hourbridge for a successful placement. There are no long-term contracts, no non-compete clauses, and no exclusivity requirements. You can work with other agencies simultaneously if you want. We earn your loyalty by delivering better matches and better rates due to the lowest placement fees in the industry, not by locking you in.