What is Locum Tenens Work? Medical school graduates are mostly familiar with locum tenens work, which involves providing temporary medical services for healthcare facilities that need additional staff. This can include filling in for physicians who are on vacation, experiencing a high patient volume, or in...
Aging Population: A Catalyst for Locum Tenens Surge America's aging population is causing a significant shift in the healthcare industry, leading to a surge in demand for healthcare services and growth in locum tenens staffing (where temporary healthcare professionals fill in for staff shortages). Referred to...
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the diligent efforts of our clinicians often culminate in an unfortunate phenomenon – burnout. A compelling report on healthcare workforce trends reveals that a disturbingly high percentage of healthcare professionals don’t have the adequate support they need from their...
When it comes to managing your locum tenens assignments, having a solid process in place is essential for success. Whether you are a seasoned locum tenens provider or just getting started, understanding the basics, identifying your needs and goals, preparing for your assignment, excelling in...
The COVID-19 pandemic was stressful in a variety of ways for healthcare practitioners on the front lines. Many physicians and other health professionals experienced burnout symptoms due to increased hours on the job – often leading to less-than-perfect interactions with patients. In many cases, patient interactions...
Healthcare facilities are experiencing staffing shortages and burnout among permanent staff due to the evolving healthcare landscape. This has led to an increased demand for locum tenens to provide short-term support. Annashae is stepping up to meet this demand with a commitment to supporting healthcare...
1. Introduction The field of locum tenens offers a unique and lucrative opportunity for physicians to practice medicine on a temporary basis. While there are a wide variety of roles available, some specialties stand out as particularly high-paying and in demand according to recent surveys. Anesthesiology,...
With the shortage of doctors continuing, the hiring process for hospitals, clinics and practices is taking longer than ever – yet patients still need uninterrupted care. That’s why most healthcare facilities are filling the gaps with traveling (locum tenens) physicians. In fact, nearly 90% of healthcare...
With today’s shortages of experienced physicians, many hospitals and clinics across the country are dealing with acute staff crunches. It’s a buyer’s market, and in most cases, hospitals and other healthcare employers are paying top dollar to acquire the best talent. So if you’ve been around...