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Why Being a Locums Physician Was Right for Me

Advice from locums physican, Dr. Bhagwan Moorjani. By: Dr. Bhagwan Moorjani, Board-Certified Neurologist. Dr. Bhagwan Moorjani is a successful board-certified Neurologist, practicing over the past 20 years. Nine years ago, he opened his own private practice… and then he started working locum tenens. He shares his advice for securing your first assignment. I was aware …

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The Guide to Advanced Practitioner Salaries

What you need to know about nurse practitioner and physician assistant salaries. Part of any successful career plan is knowing the going rate for your specialty, experience and region. Demand for healthcare is growing, and we are seeing rises in physician salaries as healthcare organizations compete to attract top talent. In most industries, there are …

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Fighting Burnout

A Closer Look at Frontline Physicians

How has COVID-19 affected physicians? (survey) “We are heroes in our community and lepers at home.” There are many misconceptions about physicians and the challenges they face during the coronavirus outbreak. From financial struggles to worries about family to uncertainty for the future, we are all affected by living in a pandemic. About the survey. …

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Tips for Your Next Locums Assignment

Consider these things before leaving for your locums assignment. Your focus should be on your patients, not what’s happening at your house. You love the opportunity to travel across the country taking locum tenens jobs. Experiencing new places, new sights and sounds. But how can you secure your home-base while you’re away for days or …

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Psychiatrist Salaries

Why Are Average Psychiatrist Salaries Growing?

Two main factors to growth in average psychiatrist salaries. Just like the year before, this year will shape out to be a psychiatrists’ market. Shortages in available doctors and greater needs from patients mean that you, the provider, have more control over your career than ever before. Psychiatrists are the 6th highest-paid specialty, making between …

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Five Signs That You Should Leave Your Physician Job

When do you know it’s time to leave your physician job? Maybe it’s time to consider a new position. In any industry, it can be hard to know when it’s the right time to move on from your current job. But for physicians it can be especially difficult. You’ve put in a lot of work, …

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Thank You Doctors

Reminding physicians that we care. It’s a hard time to be a physician in the United States. Eighty-one percent of physicians in a Physician’s Foundation survey said they were overworked or at capacity. After seeing patients all day, most physicians spend at least an additional hour on paperwork. They can’t spend as much time with …

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Five Travel Tips and Tricks for Locum Tenens

How to make traveling for locums work easier. You have enough on your mind when starting a new locum tenens assignment. Getting there shouldn’t be a burden. Here are five tips for making locum tenens travel easier: #1 Get ahead of the masses.  Skip the busy airport security lines with TSA PreCheck. Apply, pay a …

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Thank You Healthcare Heroes

The #ThankADoctor movement. From undergrad, medical school, residency and fellowships, the average physician is in training for 14 years before being eligible for a medical license. The average physician takes on $166,750 in student loans and may take on additional debt as a resident, where starting salaries can be in the $30,000s. Meanwhile, America is …

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Federal facts for you.

We are a Federal Supply Schedule Contract holder. 

Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract: 36F79723D0086, Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing, effective March 15, 2023, through March 14, 2028.

NAICS Codes:
  • 561320: Temporary help services. 
  • 621111: Offices of physicians. 
  • 621112: Offices of physicians, mental health specialists. 
  • 621399: Offices of all other miscellaneous health practitioners. 
  • 621330: Offices of mental health practitioners.

Privileging.

Once you and our client agree to move forward with your assignment, our privileging team will assist you and the client in gathering information required by the healthcare facility to grant clinical privileges.

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We contact the facility’s Medical Service Office (MSO) for their application and requirements.

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We will assist you by pre-populating the facility’s application and sending to the MSO.

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We will assist the MSO by following up on requested items.

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MSO will grant privileges based on your training and experience, and you will be able to start your assignment.

Maggie Youmans

Senior Vice President, Sales

As Senior Vice President, Maggie oversees several key specialty divisions and adjacent teams. With a demonstrated history of leading teams and developing individuals across the organization, she is dedicated to inspiring, challenging and empowering associates to achieve their personal and professional goals. 

Maggie earned degrees in marketing and management focused on consumer economics from the University of Georgia, Terry College of Business. She enjoys traveling with her husband to visit different bed and breakfasts. Together, they have been able to see the beauty within their own backyard and across the country.

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Anne Anderson

Executive Vice President

"I'm passionate about the locum tenens industry - we make a real difference in the lives of both our heroic healthcare providers and the patients they treat."

Anne has been at the forefront of the evolution of locum tenens for more than 35 years. She’s a respected leader with expertise in corporate operations, risk management, credentialing, and travel services. Before joining Jackson + Coker, she served as Executive Vice President at Medical Doctor Associates, part of Cross Country Healthcare. 

An ardent industry advocate, Anne served several years on the Board of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), including two years as president. 

Anne received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spring Hill College. She is also a PADI open water diver and enjoys scuba diving. 

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