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What is Locums Tenens?

According to Wikipedia, locum tenens is an archaic Latin phrase meaning "place-holder.” Locum refers to a person who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. In modern times, Locum tenens refers to a physician or practitioner who is temporarily working on behalf of an another physician or practitioner who may be absent due to such circumstances as family leave, CME, staffing shortages, vacation and seasonal fluctuations.

Often a substituting physician or practitioner can assist for as little as ninety days, or as long as a year. The number of physicians opting for a locum tenens lifestyle is steadily increasing. And for good reason, check out the lifestyle of locum doctors.

A locum tenens job gives you the opportunity to experience many types of locations and settings. You can literally create the ideal career situation that fits your lifestyle rather than maintain a permanent situation that may consist of administrative duties and paperwork. In short, you can get back to what you love best—taking care of the patient.

What is Locum Tenens with Weatherby Locums?

With Weatherby Locums, you have the best of both worlds—as a physician and as a traveler. Practice medicine the way you want and have Weatherby Locums working for you every step of the way. Your personal locum tenens consultant will work hard to:

  • Find rewarding assignments you're looking for nationwide
  • Negotiate the highest pay rates possible for locum doctor jobs
  • Coordinate every detail, including housing, travel, transportation, licensing and more

It is common for a medical staffing agency to provide only basic claims-made malpractice insurance with no tail coverage.* Weatherby Locums covers you with comprehensive, A-rated malpractice insurance that continues even after your assignment is completed.
 
Ensure that your locum tenens job is the best it can be. Partner with the company that is dedicated to putting you first—Weatherby Locums.

*As reported by Patrick J. Molly in "Planning your Entry into Medical Practice," one survey found that 30% of locum tenens agency provided only basic claims-made malpractice insurance without tail coverage.