Locum Tenens After Residency

Locum tenens can offer you a flexible path after residency with real-world experience in diverse clinical environments. We are here to provide you with the guidance and support every step of the way.

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A First Timer's Guide to Locum Tenens

Learn what locum tenens is, why it matters, and how to land your first assignment confidently. 

FAQs

What is locum tenens?

Get a quick overview of how locum tenens works and why this career path is growing in popularity.

Testimonial

My Experience as a Locum Tenens Physician

Learn from a first-hand account how locum tenens can make an impact on your career.

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Blog

What is the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact?

Learn how the IMLC can fast-track multi-state licensing for locums work.

White Paper

A First Timer's Guide to Locum Tenens

Learn what locum tenens is, why it matters, and how to land your first assignment confidently. 

FAQs

What is locum tenens?

Get a quick overview of how locum tenens works and why this career path is growing in popularity.

Testimonial

My Experience as a Locum Tenens Physician

Learn from a first-hand account how locum tenens can make an impact on your career.

Blog

What is the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact?

Learn how the IMLC can fast-track multi-state licensing for locums work.

Getting Started

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Step Into High-Demand Locums Roles
Explore specialty-specific locum tenens roles and what makes them appealing for physicians seeking flexibility, variety, and career balance.
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How Does Locum Tenens Pay Work?
Learn how physicians and APPs are compensated, from hourly rates to payment schedules and tax considerations.
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Locum Tenens Independent Contractor Guide: Taxes, 1099 Status, and More 
Learn how to streamline your locum tenens taxes with our detailed guide to independent contractor duties.
Post Residency Career
What Comes After Residency?
Many physicians leave their first position out of residency within two years. What comes next? Learn how locum tenens can be a solution.
Female doctor looking out and smiling
Step Into High-Demand Locums Roles
Explore specialty-specific locum tenens roles and what makes them appealing for physicians seeking flexibility, variety, and career balance.
Group of doctors laughing in storage room together
How Does Locum Tenens Pay Work?
Learn how physicians and APPs are compensated, from hourly rates to payment schedules and tax considerations.
Clinician sits at desk with tax forms and calculator
Locum Tenens Independent Contractor Guide: Taxes, 1099 Status, and More 
Learn how to streamline your locum tenens taxes with our detailed guide to independent contractor duties.
Post Residency Career
What Comes After Residency?
Many physicians leave their first position out of residency within two years. What comes next? Learn how locum tenens can be a solution.

Locums Lifestyle

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Pivot Points: Navigating Career Transitions
More early-career physicians and APPs are exploring new paths. Learn practical tips to help you navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
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Top U.S. Locations for Locum Tenens Assignments
Discover top U.S. states where demand and opportunity are rising for locum tenens physicians and advanced practitioners.
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More Than a Job: The Locum Tenens Path to Work-Life Balance 
Explore how locum tenens work empowers clinicians to achieve their career goals while prioritizing personal well-being.
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Choosing Your Next Locum Tenens Travel Destination
Where will locum tenens travel take you? Take our quiz to learn your ideal destination when searching for your next travel locum assignment.
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Pivot Points: Navigating Career Transitions
More early-career physicians and APPs are exploring new paths. Learn practical tips to help you navigate transitions with confidence and clarity.
Graphic of airplane flying across United States map
Top U.S. Locations for Locum Tenens Assignments
Discover top U.S. states where demand and opportunity are rising for locum tenens physicians and advanced practitioners.
Image of siblings hiking up a mountain
More Than a Job: The Locum Tenens Path to Work-Life Balance 
Explore how locum tenens work empowers clinicians to achieve their career goals while prioritizing personal well-being.
Traveling Doctor
Choosing Your Next Locum Tenens Travel Destination
Where will locum tenens travel take you? Take our quiz to learn your ideal destination when searching for your next travel locum assignment.

How We Help

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Locums Travel Tips + Tricks
Preparing to travel for your next locums assignment? Our curated list of practical travel tips is tailored for locum tenens professionals.
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Your Exclusive Guide to Physician Job Search Tips
Polishing your physician CV, what to ask your recruiter, and more.
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How to Choose a Locum Tenens Agency that Puts You First
Discover tips for choosing a locum tenens company that prioritizes your career and personal needs.
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A Guide to Locum Tenens Licensing and Credentialing 
Learn how the locum tenens licensing process works, what to expect with credentialing, and how we support you every step of the way.
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Locums Travel Tips + Tricks
Preparing to travel for your next locums assignment? Our curated list of practical travel tips is tailored for locum tenens professionals.
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Your Exclusive Guide to Physician Job Search Tips
Polishing your physician CV, what to ask your recruiter, and more.
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How to Choose a Locum Tenens Agency that Puts You First
Discover tips for choosing a locum tenens company that prioritizes your career and personal needs.
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A Guide to Locum Tenens Licensing and Credentialing 
Learn how the locum tenens licensing process works, what to expect with credentialing, and how we support you every step of the way.

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Need licensing support? Ask our experts.

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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.

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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.

Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn.

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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 and 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. Her passion for innovation has also led her to be named to Staffing Industry Analysts’ 2024 Global Power 150 Women in Staffing list. SIA recognizes Anne for easing the administrative burdens of healthcare workers through the implementation of state-of-the-art credentialing technology within the customer care team at Jackson and Coker.

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. 

Connect with Anne on LinkedIn.