| > | | | | Managers at Pratt Regional tell the news provider that |
| Healthcare facilities use locum doctors to fill gaps. | | | | using locum tenens is a common practice to ensure |
| When hospitals or any other medical facility suddenly | | | | that patients are still receiving the care they need |
| experience the loss of a valued staff member, many | | | | despite the hospital losing a staff member. |
| centers hire on locum tenens to fill the void until a | | | | "Finding the right person for the job is top priority," |
| permanent match is found. | | | | PRMC president and chief executive officer (CEO), |
| Pratt Regional Medical Center recently lost its general | | | | Susan Page explained. "It is not uncommon at all for |
| surgeon, Dr. Jake Breeding, according to the Pratt | | | | hospitals and physician clinics to use locum tenens." |
| Tribune. While the facility searches for a replacement, | | | | Many hospitals use locum tenens on a regular basis. |
| Dr. Collin Myers will be covering for general surgery | | | | Statistics suggest that up to 80 percent of all hospital |
| until a permanent placement is made. | | | | staff work for a temporary period. |