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Locum Tenens FAQ

What is locum tenens?

Locum tenens is Latin for "one holding the place of." In healthcare, a locum tenens provider is a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant that holds a temporary position (short or long term); usually for an absent provider, or while a facility is searching for a permanent solution. Learn more about locum tenens »

Why do people choose to be a locum tenens provider?

There are a number of reasons that nurse practitioners and physician assistants choose to work locum tenens jobs, such as flexibility of work schedule, the ability to travel and work across the country, competitive pay and to gain experience in either specific or a variety of specialty areas.

How long are locum tenens assignments?

Locum Tenens assignments can be short-term or long-term, from a couple shifts to several months or longer. Assignment length is determined by the healthcare organization and their staffing needs.

What is the compensation for Locum Tenens providers?

Locum Tenens jobs offer competitive compensation for assignments. Pay is based on length of contract, location, and medical facility, among other variables.

Will I receive medical malpractice insurance?

Ultimate Locum Tenens provides top-rated professional liability coverage for the locum tenens physician assistants and nurse practitioners we place, free of charge to the practitioners.

Will I receive help with licensing and credentialing?

We assist in making sure all of the temporary nurse practitioners and physician assistants we place have the proper state licenses and credentials needed for their assignments.

Do I need to arrange and pay for the travel associated with my assignment?

Ultimate Locum Tenens facilitates all work-related travel at no cost to you. This includes flights, lodging, rental cars and any other work-related travel costs.

What types of positions does Ultimate Locum Tenens specialize in filling?

We specialize in filling contract positions for Nurse Practitioners of all specialties, Physician Assistants, and Physicians. Learn more about advanced practice jobs »

Does Ultimate Locum Tenens only staff temporary positions?

We concentrate on placing nurse practitioners and physician assistants in locum tenens assignments as well as temporary-to-hire and direct-hire (permanent) positions.

What is the Ambassador Program®?

The Ambassador Program is an innovative process designed to engage the hearts and minds of Ambassadors (the temporary providers who represent Ultimate Locum Tenens) and enable them to own the outcome of their work assignment. When Ultimate Locum Tenens places a practitioner on assignment, they become an "Ambassador" of our company. As an Ambassador you are actually hired as an employee, which allows you to take part in our many great benefits, be on the company's payroll, and be part of an amazing, values-driven company. Ambassadors go through orientation so that they are able to represent Ultimate Locum Tenens and our Purpose, Promise, Mission, Vision and Values. To learn more about the Ambassador Program contact us today.

Does Ultimate Locum Tenens provide health benefits while on assignment?

Through our Ambassador Program you are eligible for various benefits including medical, dental and vision.

Do I have to pay Ultimate Locum Tenens for their staffing services?

There is never any cost to you when you choose to use Ultimate Locum Tenens as your locum tenens staffing service. Learn more about medical staffing firms »

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