What Is Locum Tenens?

Locum tenens, derived from the Latin meaning ‘to hold the place,’ describes healthcare professionals who temporarily fill staffing vacancies in medical facilities. These dedicated locum tenens providers step in to deliver essential medical services for a defined period, ensuring seamless care in the absence of permanent staff or during periods of heightened demand.

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Why Work Locum Tenens?

Embark on distinctive locum tenens assignments that offer the chance to experience diverse practice settings, whether nearby or miles away from home. Here are some advantages of choosing Zaram for your locum tenens experience:

Autonomy

Seize command of both your professional journey and personal life. Select the healthcare facilities and assignments that align best with your career aspirations.

Diverse Environments

Embracing diverse work assignments enables you to navigate through various practice settings and subspecialties and empowers you to acquire valuable skills and knowledge. It also allows you to expand your professional network.

Flexibility

Opting for locum tenens allows you to control your own work schedule, preferred locations, and the specific facility or setting that suits your preferences.

Making a Difference

Opting for a career as a locum tenens physician empowers you with the ability to dictate your schedule, preferred work locations, and the type of facility or setting you desire.

Income

A significant number of our physicians leverage locum tenens to complement their main income source. Why? It proves to be an excellent strategy for building additional savings for retirement, funding vacations, tackling student loans, and fulfilling various financial objectives.

Travel

Pick the location that best suits your life while we handle all of the logistics.

Here’s what you can expect when you work locum tenens with Zaram

  • Connect With a Recruiter

    Seize command of both your professional journey and personal life. Select the healthcare facilities and assignments that align best with your career aspirations.

  • Explore Job Options

    Your consultant will propose positions tailored to your specific criteria. Whether you prefer to stay near your current location or venture into new areas, you have the autonomy to select a job that aligns with your requirements.

  • Streamlined Process

    Zaram facilitates the CV, licensing, credentialing, and travel arrangements for you.

  • Comprehensive Medical Malpractice Coverage

    We prioritize your safety with comprehensive medical malpractice coverage during your assignment.

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