| There are times where a doctor needs a break. | | | | insurance. |
| Maybe they take a long overdue vacation or go on | | | | Each medical facility has different needs and requires |
| maternity leave. Sometimes a hospital is in search of a | | | | certain certifications. It sometimes depends on who the |
| permanent physician and a locum tenens doctors fills | | | | doctor is filling in for and what their role is at the clinic |
| the need until one is found. These people are essential | | | | or hospital. For example, a cardiologist team or an |
| because they provide quality care during a time when | | | | Obstetrics team often needs someone to step in while |
| a medical facility needs it most. | | | | one of their members takes a break. A doctor comes |
| Some physicians truly enjoy accepting locum tenens | | | | in and fills the role of the permanent member for two |
| family practice positions. It allows them to set their own | | | | to three months. They provide uninterrupted care to |
| schedule, and they have the opportunity to travel | | | | patients so quality is maintained in the interim. |
| around the country. Even specialized positions need a | | | | Not everyone is capable of fulfilling temporary |
| temporary doctor to fill in now and then. A physician | | | | positions. Some doctors prefer more stability in their |
| recruiter service works as the middle man to match a | | | | lives and would rather stay in a permanent job. Others |
| doctor with a medical facility in need. They manage all | | | | enjoy a locum tenens position now and then, |
| the details, including travel, transportation and housing. | | | | considering it a break from their current place of work. |
| They also help a physician obtain the appropriate state | | | | Whatever the case, these doctors provide continued |
| licenses if they're working outside their state of | | | | care when a clinic is in need of help. |
| permanent residency and help get medical malpractice | | | | |