There are so many locum tenens agencies out there — how do I know which one is best for me? With over 100 locum tenens agencies in the United States, it can be difficult to determine which agency to work
A Brief History of the Locum Tenens Industry
How did the locum tenens industry become what it is today? The locum tenens industry — as we know it today — is commonly cited to have originated during the 1970s in response to physicians in rural Utah needing to
How Locum Tenens Providers Can Boost Facilities
The disinclination some healthcare facilities have towards taking advantage of locum tenens services is simply: “We don’t use locum tenens providers.” When a healthcare facility is moving forward and running smoothly, the decision to not utilize locum tenens services is
The Cost of Locum Tenens
One of the most common objections healthcare facilities have to hiring locum tenens providers — even in times of urgent need — is the cost. While it’s true that hiring locum tenens providers when short-staffed is an expense, not hiring
What You Need to Know About the IMLC
What is it? The IMLC, or Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, is an agreement between 29 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam that offers an expedited licensing alternative to physicians wanting to practice medicine in multiple states. Through this agreement,
Credentialing Checklist
It’s no secret that the credentialing process for healthcare providers can be grueling, tiresome, and inconvenient. Between paperwork, document submission, and waiting to be in the clear, credentialing is generally the most stressful and unpleasant part of getting started at
What is Credentialing?
Credentialing is the process through which the qualifications of medical professionals are reviewed and verified. These qualifications include education, training, residency, licensing, certification, background, and employment history. Credentialing healthcare providers limits liabilities, reduces malpractice lawsuits, and ensures patient safety. In
Packing for a Locum Tenens Assignment
While accepting a locum tenens assignment in a new location can be exciting, spending time in an unfamiliar environment can also be intimidating — especially if it’s your first time. If questions about climate, what to wear, what to bring,
Working Locum Tenens with a Family
A common misconception about the locum tenens industry is its incompatibility with marriage and family relationships. While establishing a career consisting of temporary assignments often appeals most to recent medical school graduates, single physicians, and physicians approaching retirement, working locum
Fusion Celebrates National Locum Tenens Week
It’s National Locum Tenens Week and we at Fusion would like to recognize and thank the wonderful providers we’ve had the privilege of working with this past year. In addition, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the healthcare