 Locum Tenens |
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Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that literally means 'one who "holds the place of,"' and refers to a physician who temporarily carries on the practice of an absent colleague.
For healthcare professionals just starting out in their careers, a locum tenens assignment allows them the opportunity to experience "risk free" the lifestyles associated with various geographic locations and practice settings before deciding upon their ultimate positions.
For other healthcare professionals choosing locum tenens affords them the opportunity to |
travel and practice medicine at their leisure. These professionals enjoy the luxury of beingable to work "when they want, and where they want" without the administrative hassles.
Institutions find that they save resources, time and money by having a professional locum tenens company fulfill their staffing needs. Institutions also secure a locum physician to staff busy periods in various hospital departments, group practices, etc. |
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