Locum Tenens.
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What Is Locum Tenens
The term “locum tenens” means “to hold the place, to substitute for” in Latin.
Immediate & Seamless Care Continuity
In other words, locum physicians, locum PAs, locum NPs, amongst other types of locum providers fill in (or substitute) for other clinicians on a short or long-term basis.
Every Specialty Across Every Setting
Today, job opportunities for locums are endless. Locum providers come from nearly every specialty and subspecialty – allowing them to hold positions at hospitals, clinics, private practices, outpatient medical centers, government and military facilities, group practices, community health centers, correctional facilities, plus other nationwide organizations.
Hospitals & Regional Health Systems
Inpatient rounding, surgical coverage, trauma calls, and intensive care management across acute medical centers.
Outpatient & Ambulatory Centers
Elective surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and daytime consultations with predictable, scheduled hours and no overnight calls.
Private & Independent Medical Groups
Panel coverage during partner parental leaves, sabbaticals, or vacation gaps within physician-owned collaborative clinics.
Government & Military Health Facilities
VA medical centers, armed forces medical stations, and federal healthcare installations serving active service members and veterans.
Community Health Centers (FQHCs)
Primary care, family medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health in underserved and regional communities with deep public health impact.
Correctional & Specialized Facilities
Structured on-site clinical and psychiatric medicine in institutional environments with dedicated administrative and security infrastructure.
Who Works Locum Tenens Jobs
Whether you’re coming out of residency, pursuing a fellowship, transitioning, exploring new opportunities, or are a seasoned healthcare provider – anyone can benefit from accepting a locum tenens contract. Here are a few locum tenens job opportunities to explore:
Physician & Surgeon
High Hourly RatesCritical Care, OB/GYN, Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pulmonology, Pathology, Psychiatry, and surgical specialties.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Flexible ContractsCollaborative urgent care, orthopedic surgery first assist, hospital medicine floor management, and emergency department triage coverage.
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
High DemandAutonomous and collaborative primary care, family practice (FNP), acute care (AGACNP), psych-mental health (PMHNP), and specialty outpatient clinics.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Top CompensationSurgical anesthesia, pain management clinics, regional blocks, and procedural sedation across level 1 trauma centers and ambulatory surgery suites.
Dentist (DDS / DMD)
Immediate OpeningsGeneral dentistry, pediatric care, oral surgery extractions, and specialty procedures for dental group practices and community health centers.
The Rise of Locum Tenens
Did you know the U.S. was the first country to use locum tenens in the 1970’s? Since then, the rise of locum tenens has increased steadily from 26K physicians in 2002 to 48K in 2016, according to the Harvard Business Review.
Factors such as a high demand for clinical services, physician shortages, and healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&As) continue to accelerate nationwide demand on both sides of the market.
Who Are Locum Tenens?
Insights from 900 surveyed locum physicians revealing career stages, experience levels, and practice pathways:
Locum Tenens Surge & Growth
Top Factors Influencing Assignment Choice:
Surveyed priorities clinicians weigh before committing to a locum contract:
Why Explore Locum Tenens
Locum Tenens Recruiters Help Overcome Medical Staffing Challenges
With the ongoing physician shortage, healthcare organizations are partnering with MASC Medical to explore locum tenens as an agile staffing solution. Hiring a locum clinician fills critical vacancies, assists during high-peak seasons, and safeguards clinical continuity under flexible short or long-term contracts.
How Locum Tenens Helps Tackle Today’s Biggest Obstacles
8 Key SolutionsComprehensive operational advantages for hospitals, practices, and health systems:
Addressing Physician Shortages
Bridge regional deficits without compromising high standards of clinical care.
Filling Staffing Gaps
Seamless coverage during vacations, medical leaves, or unexpected vacancies.
Alleviating Burnout
Shield core providers from excessive on-call burden to preserve team retention.
Strengthening Underserved Areas
Deploy top-tier specialty talent to regional community hospitals and FQHCs.
Support During Crises or Peaks
Agile surge capacity for seasonal patient volume spikes and critical emergencies.
Improving Quality Patient Care
Ensure dependable clinical continuity and positive patient outcome benchmarks.
Preventing Lost Revenue & ROI
Keep OR suites, diagnostic labs, and clinics operating at full clinical billing capacity.
Launching New Programs
Anchor and validate new service lines before making permanent recruitment commitments.
Why Work Locum Tenens Jobs as A Healthcare Provider
Becoming a locum tenens provider is a great opportunity and career choice. You gain control over your career and more flexibility in your personal life.
Good pay
Significantly higher hourly rates compared to traditional permanent salaried employment.
A flexible schedule
Total authority to choose when, where, and how often you accept clinical assignments.
Short or long-term jobs
Options ranging from weekend per diem shifts to multi-month or annual assignments.
Travel opportunities
Explore new cities, coasts, and regions with fully paid flights, car rentals, and housing.
Diverse clinical experience
Enrich your clinical resume across varied hospital systems, EHR platforms, and care teams.
Experiencing a new career risk-free
Evaluate different medical environments and cities before making any permanent commitment.
Managing burnout
Practice patient care free from bureaucratic politics, long committee meetings, and endless paperwork.
Pre-retirement planning
Gradually transition into retirement while maintaining active clinical skills and great earnings.
Eliminating student loans
Rapidly pay off medical educational debt utilizing high-yield locum earnings.
Rediscovering your love for medicine
Reclaim your focus on pure medicine and direct doctor-patient relationships.
The Locum Tenens Staffing Process
Getting started as a locum tenens provider is simple with MASC Medical.
As a candidate, when you first reach out to MASC Medical, you will be assigned a locum tenens recruiter who will then set up an introductory call to learn more about you – your specialty, assignment preferences, clinical experience, lifestyle goals and more. They will also answer any questions you have.
After gathering this information, you will be required to send over your CV. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, at MASC we ensure to help all our candidates update and enhance their CV’s.
The search to find locum tenens job opportunities will begin afterwards. Assignments that match your criteria and what you’re looking for will then be presented to you for review and consideration. If there’s a locum job that’s right for you, it is your responsibility to let your recruiter know so that they can immediately start the process of presenting you as a candidate.
At MASC Medical we also take care of credentialing, licensing (when necessary), expediting privileges, arranging travel and accommodations, and covering your malpractice insurance while on assignment.
Introductory Consultation & Goal Setting
CV Optimization & Search Initiation
Tailored Assignment Matching & Presentation
Credentialing, Travel, Housing & Malpractice
6 Reasons to Partner with a Top Locum Tenens Company
As a leading locum tenens company, MASC Medical has the experience, resources, and scale needed to efficiently match talented healthcare providers with jobs that best fit their needs in a wide variety of practice settings. Whether you’re a healthcare organization looking to explore locum tenens staffing or a healthcare provider looking for locum tenens jobs, MASC Medical is here to help.
Rapid Placement Velocity
Our extensive nationwide database of pre-qualified locum physicians and healthcare facilities allows us to confirm urgent assignments in as little as 24 to 72 hours.
Comprehensive Malpractice & Tail Coverage
Every locum clinician placed by MASC Medical is covered by comprehensive, industry-leading A+ rated professional liability insurance, including full tail coverage.
Complete Travel & Concierge Housing
Our in-house logistics team coordinates and covers airfare, car rentals, executive housing, and per diem allowances, ensuring a comfortable, hassle-free assignment.
Expedited In-House Licensing & Privileging
We eliminate bureaucratic delays with dedicated credentialing coordinators who liaise directly with state boards and hospital medical staff offices.
Top Industry Rates & Timely Pay
Locum providers receive highly competitive compensation with guaranteed, reliable weekly direct deposits, while facilities receive transparent, predictable billing.
Single Dedicated Point of Contact
Enjoy 24/7 personalized recruiter advisory. You speak directly with an experienced locum specialist who understands your unique clinical and operational needs.
Ready to Search Locum Jobs or Secure Coverage?
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Locum Tenens FAQs
Interested in locum tenens but have questions? Check out our FAQs to help you better understand if locum tenens staffing and/or locum tenens work is right for you.
Still have questions about locum tenens?
Our locum staffing directors are available to answer your specific questions regarding credentials, state licenses, and assignment availability.