Locum Tenens Providers: The Heartbeat of Healthcare Access

Every day, locum tenens providers step in where and when they are needed most—ensuring that patients across the country receive uninterrupted, high-quality care. This National Locum Tenens Week, All Star Healthcare Solutions proudly joins the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO) in honoring these extraordinary physicians and advanced practitioners.

Why Locum Tenens Providers Matter

More than 90% of healthcare facilities in the U.S. rely on locum tenens professionals to fill essential roles during staffing gaps, seasonal surges, or transitions. These dedicated clinicians are the heartbeat of healthcare access—delivering expert care, compassion, and stability at critical moments.

Whether supporting a rural oncology clinic or a large metropolitan hospital, locum tenens providers do more than fill shifts. They bridge gaps in care, uplift care teams, and offer hope and healing to patients in need.

One Provider’s Story: Making a Lasting Impact

Earlier this year, a hospital in Kentucky turned to All Star Healthcare Solutions for critical support in its cancer center. Our team moved into action and placed oncologist Dr. Obiageli Ogbata, who brought not only clinical expertise but also mentorship, empathy, and dedication.

“The feedback we received from that facility was inspiring,” said Ken Bernstein, CEO of All Star. “Dr. Ogbata became a beacon of hope for patients and staff alike. Her story exemplifies the profound difference one locums provider can make.”

A Growing Commitment to Access and Impact

In our continued effort to expand access to care and better support the healthcare systems we serve, All Star recently acquired Integrity Locums, a respected, award-winning locum tenens staffing firm.

“We are thrilled to welcome Integrity Locums into the All Star family,” Bernstein added. “Together, we’re extending our reach, deepening our service, and empowering more clinicians to make a difference—one patient and one community at a time.”

This strategic integration strengthens our national footprint and reinforces our shared commitment to provider support, human-centered service, and extraordinary patient outcomes.

Celebrating Locum Tenens Week 2025

This week, and every week, All Star salutes the thousands of clinicians who choose the locum tenens path. Their adaptability, resilience, and heart enable healthcare systems to continue operating—especially in times of uncertainty.

We honor these professionals not just for the roles they fill, but for the compassion they bring to every assignment. They are more than providers—they are mentors, leaders, and healers who bring care to life.