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What is a locum tenen physician?

A locum tenen physician is a physician who provides temporary services to help fill vacancies in healthcare facilities created by vacations and departing permanent staff. Locum tenens, sometimes referred to as just a locum, is a latin term that means "a temporary substitute".  

Why become a locum tenen?

There are many reasons to become a locum tenens physician. Whether you are just looking for flexibility in your career or you want to take advantage of the opportunity to travel to new locations and see the world then look no further. New graduates and those in between permanent jobs are also excellent candidates to become a locum tenens physician. Those looking to supplement their current income with a locum assignment also have a great opportunity to do so at their convenience and choosing.

How do I find a locum tenens job?

When you think you are ready to take the next step and begin your career as a locum tenens physician you will probably want to apply with a staffing agency. Staffing agencies have jobs nationwide and can help match your skills with the right assignment. You will typically fill out an application and submit your CV to that agency and in turn they will begin the process of finding you the perfect assignment. Ready to begin? Click Here

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What specialties do locum tenens practice in?

Anesthesiology   Hospitalist   Ophthalmology
Cardiology   Infectious Disease   Orthopaedics
Dermatology   Internal Medicine   Pediatrics
Emergency   Fetal Medicine   Physical Medicine
Endocrinology   Neonatology   Psychiatry
Otolaryngology   Nephrology   Pulmonary Disease
Family Practice   Neurology   Radiology
Gastroenterology   OB/GYN   Rheumatologist
General Surgery   Occupational   Urology
Hematology   Oncology   Vascular Surgery

Which states can you work in as a locum tenen

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California
Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia
Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa
Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland
Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri
Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey
New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio
Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina
South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont
Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming