Locum Placements
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The term ‘locum tenens’ comes from a Latin phrase meaning “to hold the place of,” and today most commonly refers to temporary physicians. In practice, it means a physician takes temporary assignments at a healthcare facility, usually contracting through a staffing agency as a 1099 independent contractor. These physicians often enjoy higher pay, more variety in their cases, a wider choice of work locations, and the flexibility to build their own schedules.

You can certainly find and negotiate locum assignments on your own. The catch is that you also take on the entire process yourself: sourcing the right role in the right location, then handling the credentialing, contracts, and logistics that come with every assignment. An agency like Hourbridge streamlines all of it, so you land your next assignment, in your preferred location and at a fair rate, with far less effort.

Yes. You will need a valid medical license for the state where the facility is located, plus verifications and references, background checks, and the facility's specific credentialing requirements. Hourbridge's credentialing team manages all of it for you, coordinating the paperwork with the facility and keeping everything on schedule. We take the administrative load off your plate so you can focus on being ready for day one of your assignment.

No. You need a license for the state where you'll be working. The good news is that the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, an agreement among many U.S. states, gives qualified physicians a voluntary, fast-tracked path to licensure across multiple states. Our licensing team knows the process well and helps you complete the right applications before your next assignment begins.

It tells us how long you want to work, which shapes the roles we look for. Whatever length you have in mind, short or long, we search for a facility with similar needs. If no single facility can cover the full period, we can line up several assignments back to back so your schedule stays full.

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 Hourbridge the industry's lowest placement fee, and only when a match works out. There are no long-term contracts, no non-compete clauses, and no exclusivity requirements, and you're free to work with other agencies at the same time. We earn your loyalty with better matches and better rates, not by locking you in.