Mike Beckman  |  Director of Recruiting
(877) 456-2867 x4232  |  mbeckman@deltalocums.com 

There are approximately 50 locum tenens companies that are a members of NALTO, the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations.  NALTO is a great resource to assist you in choosing a locums company to work with, but there are a few other things to keep in mind as well. 

Physicians doing locums full time should select 2-3 firms to work with and submit applications to each.  Most reputable firms will require that you complete an application before they will present you to a client to ensure that you will meet their guidelines for malpractice coverage.  Keep in mind that many hospitals and clinics also use multiple locums firms to fill their coverage needs.  As a result, you may be contacted by several firms about the same position.  Be sure to keep track of where you are being presented and which locums firm presented you to that position.  The locum firm will need to tell you the client name, city, state and a general job description before you allow them to present you.  Be cautious and refuse to be presented if the firm is reluctant to give out this information.  Locums firms are not allowed to present your CV to the client without your consent. 

It is also a good idea to discuss the pay for the position up-front as well.  As a locum physician, you are an independent contractor and have a say in how much you charge for your services.  Should a dispute between agencies arise in which you did not give one of them consent to present your CV you should contact NALTO for assistance in resolving the issue. 

[ NALTO.org ]