HOW DOES A LOCUMS ASSIGNMENT WORK?

Hayes Locums takes care of the trickiest details in locum tenens physician placement.

Our consultants specialize in your area of practice and are dedicated to tracking down the opportunities that best fit your needs and specifications. From there, our team will assist you every step of the way, from completing the application, to fulfilling licensing and credentialing requirements, to traveling to and from your locums assignment.

  • 1

    CONNECT WITH A HAYES LOCUMS CONSULTANT

    • Partner with a consultant in your specialty.

      Whether you’re responding to an email, searching for locums jobs on our site, or are just curious about locums work, we will always connect you with a specialty-specific consultant.

    • Tell us what you need in a locums assignment.

      Communicate your needs and preferences to your consultant to find the ideal match for your desired pay, location, and schedule.

    • Your consultant will find matches for you.

      Our specialty-specific consultants will present jobs that match your qualifications, needs, and unique criteria.

  • 2

    COMPLETE THE HAYES LOCUMS APPLICATION

    • Fill out the application.

      Our application can be completed online via computer, phone, or tablet. Your consultant is there to assist with the paperwork and answer questions every step of the way.

    • Gather and submit required documents.

      Please review your CV to make sure it is in Month/Year format.

  • 3

    GET PLACED FOR A LOCUM TENENS ASSIGNMENT

    • We'll be your advocate.

      We'll negotiate with the facility to ensure your terms are met for pay and work schedule.

    • Accept and agree to the assignment terms.

      You’ll receive a confirmation letter outlining your assignment dates, hours, and pay rates.

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    COMPLETE THE HOSPITAL PRIVILEGING AND STATE LICENSING PAPERWORK

    • We'll help you get started.

      Our credentialing team will pre-fill your hospital privileging application.

    • Sign and submit your application.

      You'll complete and sign the application, and we'll send it to the facility.

    • Obtain your new state medical license.

      If a new license is needed for your assignment, our team will work with you and the state licensing board until the process is complete.

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    GO TO WORK

    • Rely on our team for support.

      Our travel team will coordinate your transportation and lodging to and from your assignment. You’ll receive a travel itinerary with all your details.

    • Go to work.

      Your consultant is your partner every step of the way and is always available should you need to reach out while you are on your locums assignment.

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    GET PAID

    • Get paid and find your next opportunity.

      You'll receive pay for your work per your terms with the facility. Once your assignment is complete, you'll be contacted with new opportunities.

WHAT ARE THE CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCUM TENENS?

Each facility has unique requirements. Hayes Locums will help you meet them.

Once you complete our online application and submit the required documents, our credentialing team will pre-fill your hospital privilege application wherever possible to save you time. We'll submit the application to the facility once it's completed and signed, and serve as your liaison with the facility's Medical Staff Office to expedite the process.
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