Ultimate Locum Tenens is celebrating the first National Locum Tenens Week (August 14-18, 2017) by recognizing the thousands of medical professionals who serve as locum tenens providers. Our Company Purpose – “To make life better for the people we serve” – aligns with the goals of locum tenens providers who fulfill the needs of clinics and hospitals to give much-needed care to patients.
Locum tenens roles are growing throughout the U.S.: 11.5% of physicians surveyed last year said they planned to take locum tenens assignments, compared to only 9% in 2014 (Merritt Hawkins and the Physicians Foundation). The number of locum tenens doctors could soon be nearly double the 6% of all doctors who now work in locum tenens positions (Medscape).
This growth is attributed to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals seeking more flexibility and freedom in their career choices. Locum tenens providers serve in a wide range of roles, from “filling in” for physicians on leave in clinics and hospitals, to practicing in rural and underserved areas through Community Health Centers. Locum tenens offers opportunities to explore different practice areas, potentially earn more, achieve life/work balance through a flexible career path, and give back to those in need.
According to the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), National Locum Tenens Week is an opportunity for the healthcare staffing industry to collectively recognize the vital role that contract medical professionals serve in addressing medical needs within communities across throughout the United States. “As part of the weeklong celebration, healthcare staffing agencies are encouraged to share stories about their locum tenens providers and the positive impact felt by patients in need through their ongoing contributions,” states NALTO.
Ultimate Locum Tenens specializes in placing primary care physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners in locum tenens roles throughout the U.S. As a values-driven organization, we focus on doing the right thing and making the best possible match between provider and organization. We take pride in handling the details of locum tenens assignments so that the provider and facility can focus on what they do best – helping others.
About Ultimate Locum Tenens
Ultimate Locum Tenens, an organization affiliated with Roth Staffing Companies, is an expert healthcare staffing solutions provider. The company specializes in recruiting physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners in locum tenens and direct placement roles for health care facilities throughout the nation. Using their experience and industry-leading processes, Ultimate Locum Tenens is committed to finding the Ultimate Fit for their healthcare clients and medical professionals seeking locum tenens opportunities.