FAQs about Z Locum

What is Locum Tenens?

Locum Tenens is a Latin phrase that means "to hold the place of, to substitute for," in layman's terms it means a temporary physician. In the early 1970's a federal grant was awarded to the University of Utah for the purpose of staffing rural health clinics in medically under served areas of the western United States. The program proved so successful that many hospital administrators and physicians began calling for locum tenens assistance.

Today 1000's of physicians contract with recruiting agencies to perform medical services for healthcare facilities. The 20 plus year industry continues to grow as more and more physicians choose this way of practicing medicine.

Why do Locum Tenens?

Physicians choose locum tenens for several reasons. The option to try out a variety of different practice styles and geographic locations before making a permanent commitment is a compelling choice. A high percentage of residents are unhappy with their first practice setting, often because the style of practice is not what was expected or the administrative agendas of the institution were not clearly defined.

With locum tenens there is no pressure to decide on anything until you are ready. Locum Tenens gives you the time to decide if all your critical needs and desires such as geography, income potential, practice style, administrative agendas, and community profile line up with your long-term goals.

Physicians in mid-career transition use locum tenens to try out different areas and bridge the gap on income while searching for the right position. Seasoned physicians enjoy the option of scaling back but not retiring from medicine full time. If you could choose where, when and how why wouldn't you?

Why do healthcare clients use Locum Tenens?

Hospitals, groups and clinics, from rural solo practices to large metro healthcare systems need help in staffing for a variety of reasons. When a physician is on vacation or a sabbatical, filling in for a permanent vacancy. To supplement regular staff during peak seasons, it is cost effective to supplement the permanent staff with locum tenens physicians rather than staffing at the maximum levels at all times.

What if I have KY medical license but want to work in Indiana?

Unless it is federal facility you can not work in another state without an active state medical license. Most recruiting agencies will assist you in obtaining medical licenses in other states.

How do I get started?

Click here to register at Z Locum.