Justin Roark  |  Recruiting Consultant
(877) 456-2867 x4269  

Through my experience in physician recruiting, I have quickly learned the headaches associated with physicians being employed by large groups and hospital systems.   I especially identify the difficulties experienced by physicians practicing hospitalist and emergency medicine. 

The growing trend is that the permanent or employed physicians are carrying the burden of the facility not being fully staffed.  The physicians who are in permanent contracts are seeing higher patients volumes and working more shifts than preferred due to the insufficient staffing; however, are not receiving higher compensation.   In these situations I truly feel the light at the end of the tunnel comes from the locum tenens alternative. 

Working as a locums physician is beneficial in that the physicians can make their own schedule, receive holiday rates, over time, and have no contractual obligations to the facility directly when they are understaffed.  There is no longer the pressure from the group or hospital to see more patients or work those extra shifts because they are understaffed.  Locums allows for a third party to be in place that alleviates politics and allows for better communication between parties involved.   Financially, the physicians are coming out ahead and ensuring quality of practice and life. 

I would encourage all hospitalist and emergency medicine physicians to incorporate locums into their career.  With the instability in emergency medicine and constant transition in staffing contacts with hospitals, locum tenens is a great tool to ensure continual work and may improve a physician’s quality of practice and life.  Getting started and registered through Delta Locums is not difficult and can be utilized throughout your career.   Now is the time to ask yourself about your personal job stability, income and quality of practice.  If it is not where you believe it should be than get a head start with locums and customize it to your lifestyle.

Scott Hall | Senior Marketing Consultant
(877) 456-2867 x4244 | shall@deltalocums.com 

In the fast paced world of Locum Tenens, things can change in seconds--and they often do. But most facilities and physicians are looking for stability and consistency. Expectations are a vital key that can either make or break a locum tenens assignment.

Facilities, also known as clients, are looking for locum physicians who can deliver the following:

• Show up on time
• Complete necessary paperwork
• Treat office personnel professionally
• Provide optimal patient care above all else

Physicians are looking for clients who can deliver the following:

• Great compensation - Money definitely motivates in our current economy
• Feeling appreciated as part of the team
• Clearly defined job parameters and expectations

Both Clients and Physicians are looking for the following from a Locum Tenens Company:

• Easy access to correct contacts - we provide 24/7 contact at Delta Locum Tenens
• Timely processes (accounting, credentialing, travel)
• Communication - This is king in this industry; the more of it, the smoother things go.

As a Senior Marketing Consultant, I have 3 things that make a great client:

• Know your need, but be open to suggestions
• Make decisions on candidates within 48 hours or sooner
• Payment of invoices (keeps everyone happy)

As I continue to work with clients all over the United States, I find that not only do I work with great people, but the relationships we have built through good and challenging times makes me consider these clients steady friends in an industry of constant change.

Damian Giglio | Marketing Consultant
(877) 456-2867x4278  | dgiglio@deltalocums.com

Here is a helpful article from Medical Economics for clients and new physicians or a physician that is new to locums.  It talks about the many benefits of having an agency.

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