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Why Short Locum Tenens Jobs Can Work for You
Have you always pondered the possibility of locum tenens but questioned if you had the time? Well, wonder no more. At All Star Healthcare Solutions, we partner with healthcare organizations of all types and sizes, and each has its specific staffing needs, which is why locum tenens assignments vary in length. Some facilities have ongoing needs and request clinicians for weeks or months at a stretch. Other hospitals, clinics, and private practice groups may only require temporary coverage for a few days. These short-term assignments present unique opportunities for locum tenens providers, as detailed here.
Patient and Peer Support
There are numerous circumstances that prompt facilities to request locum tenens professionals for a few days, i.e., staff out ill or an unexpected change that requires an urgent staffing solution. By stepping in for a couple of shifts, you’re supporting patients by providing continuity of care. You’re also benefiting the staff on duty by assuming some of their caseload.
Staying Local-ish
All Star matches physicians and advanced practice providers with temporary positions all over the country; however, demand for locum tenens professionals may also appear closer to home. Local or in-state opportunities are well-suited for quick contracts and oftentimes require minimum travel. Perhaps it’s a weekend in another part of the state or a couple of days in a nearby city.
Schedule Convenience
A locum tenens practice offers a variety of scheduling options. Providers who pursue it full-time can determine which weeks they wish to work and how long they take off between assignments. Moonlighting with locum tenens a day here and there is another kind of flexibility. Either way, you decide when to accept opportunities; just keep your All Star consultant informed so they find the open positions that meet your criteria.
Ease into Locums
One-, two-, or three-day contracts serve as a great jumping-off point for providers new to the career alternative. Brief assignments introduce you to the All Star process of matching providers to positions. You become acquainted with the credentialing procedure, too. And you gain experience acclimating to new settings and co-workers. Who knows, after a few short locums jobs, you may want to graduate to longer assignments. Update your consultant if your goals change along the way.
However long a locum tenens contract runs, All Star Healthcare Solutions promises to always deliver our “Red Carpet” Service of going above and beyond in supporting you throughout the process. Get started on your ideal locum tenens experience by contacting All Star Healthcare Solutions. Call us today at 800-928-0229, or contact us online.
