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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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.

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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

Executive Vice President

As Executive Vice President, Maggie Youmans leads specialty divisions, Sales Development, and the Enterprise and VMS teams. With more than 14 years of healthcare staffing leadership experience, she drives sales and recruiting strategy, develops high-performing leaders, and advances initiatives that support growth and customer success.  

A recognized voice in healthcare staffing, Maggie has served as a panelist at the Staffing Industry Analysts Healthcare Staffing Summit and contributed workforce planning insights to Becker’s Hospital Review. Her leadership experience spans specialty, enterprise, and VMS/MSP business lines, giving her a broad perspective on workforce strategy and organizational growth.  

Maggie earned dual BBA degrees in Marketing and Management from the University of Georgia and graduated magna cum laude. Outside of work, Maggie loves traveling, exploring new destinations, restaurants, and experiences with her husband and daughter.  

Connect with Maggie on LinkedIn.