As more and more healthcare organizations accept the significance of locum tenens, more and more providers are also working locum tenens assignments. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, there is a definite upward trend in the number of physicians working in locum tenens assignments. Recent surveys reported that 36% of all physicians have done locum tenens sometime in their career, up by 6% over the past years. Further, 92% of all locums physicians previously held permanent positions.

Younger providers can consider working locum tenens as a transition between training, career, and a preferred quality of life. Baby boomers will see locum tenens as an early retirement from a permanent practice, a shift in practice settings or an impetus should they want to go back to the workforce. Providers who are between permanent positions can also take advantage of locum tenens while waiting for licensures and transfers, or while continuing to look for other opportunities.

Why locum tenens?
Providers working locum tenens enjoy the benefits of avoiding the hassles of operating a medical practice with high malpractice premiums and high overhead. They are less burdened by administrative work and more impervious to work culture and politics. With locum tenens work, they can set up a preferred lifestyle as opposed to a hectic one, which is sometimes associated with a private practice.

Compensation for a locum tenens provider is as competitive as their permanent counterparts. It is per-diem-based according to specialty and area. Routinely, locum tenens providers get assistance with making lodging and transportation arrangements as well as assistance in completing privileging and credentialing documents.

Why work with Pinnacle Locum Tenens?
We are your partner for success. Providers can expect only the most rewarding and professional experiences with Pinnacle assignments. We strive to provide only those assignments and practice environments that closely match the medical skills, experiences and preferences of our providers.

Our A++ rated malpractice insurance gives our providers and clients alike the confidence that they are adequately covered should an unfavorable medical incident occur during the assignment.

Each of Pinnacle Locum Tenens’ recruiters has an average of 15 years experience. Our partnership with facilities across the country has a national scope, enabling us to offer providers opportunities from nearly all specialties, all across the country.

Make the best of your career with Pinnacle Locum Tenens!


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