Why do healthcare facilities use locum tenens physician staffing?
Again, there are a variety of reasons that healthcare facilities take advantage of locum tenens physician staffing. Locum tenens physicians often fill in while other physicians are on vacation or sabbatical, to supplement seasonal physician staffing needs during peak seasons, or for permanent vacancies. Utilizing locum tenens physicians is often very cost effective for facilities who can supplement their permanent staff rather than staffing at the maximum levels at all times. How much money can I make doing locum tenens? Earning potential depends on your medical specialty and the job description. Most locum tenens companies pay the physician as an independent contractor on a per diem basis. Some contracts are based on an hourly scale and overtime and on-call time are paid at time and a half after a 40-hour workweek.
