In recent years, the healthcare staffing industry has experienced a significant transformation, driven by a combination of technological advancements, changing patient demographics, and an increasing demand for quality care. Thus, the roles of physicians, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, and psychiatrists across different healthcare settings must...
Hospitals and clinics increasingly rely on locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) and physicians - hired via staffing agencies - to address workforce shortages. In the face of significant shortages of healthcare professionals, including emergency physicians and specialists, flexible staffing solutions are becoming increasingly popular. The ongoing...
As we look into the months ahead in 2025, the landscape of cardiac care is undergoing a significant shift. With an aging population, a looming shortage of cardiologists, and an increasing desire for flexible staffing options, locum tenens physicians are poised to be in high...
With unfilled physician positions costing hospitals significant amounts in lost revenue, a flexible staffing solution is essential. This is where locum tenens physicians come into play. Utilizing locum tenens can help healthcare organizations save money and maintain efficiency during staffing shortages. Healthcare facilities are feeling the...
The shortage of emergency medicine physicians has created a significant staffing gap in hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. This decline in the number of emergency room physicians has led to an increased demand for locum tenens clinicians -- professionals who can step...
Choosing to practice locum tenens offers numerous advantages for mental health clinicians at every career stage, making it an appealing option for many psychologists and psychiatrists, including psychiatric care providers who are NPs and PAs. Exploring the Landscape of Psychiatry: The Value of Locum Tenens Positions For early-career...
Now that the new year has arrived, what better time for hospital administrators, hiring managers and HR professionals to get busy on their recruitment plans for 2024. And that includes, strategizing how your recruitment needs may change throughout the year. The truth is, the peak season for...
Physician burnout became a widespread occurrence during the COVID-19 outbreak. But while the pandemic is no longer the threat it was, burnout continues to be a problem for physicians and health providers. To prove the point, data from a nationwide survey of physicians confirm that burnout...
Nowhere in the U.S. has the shortage of healthcare professionals been more acute than for rural hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Many medical facilities and practices outside of larger metropolitan areas are finding it difficult to provide needed patient care or to meet staffing requirements. This...