Exploring Locum Tenens for Mid-Career Clinicians 

As many mid-career clinicians reassess their professional trajectories, one increasingly popular option stands out: working as a locum tenens physician or advanced practitioner. Whether driven by the desire for more autonomy, higher pay, or improved work-life balance, many experienced clinicians are discovering that locum tenens offers a unique and rewarding career path. Here are some reasons why pursuing locums as a mid-career professional can be beneficial.

Higher pay and income flexibility.

One of the most compelling reasons mid-career clinicians choose to work locum tenens is compensation. Locum tenens pay is often significantly higher than permanent salaried roles, especially in high-demand specialties or underserved areas. Whether you’re looking to boost income to pay down student loans, save for retirement, or support a growing family, the financial advantages are clear.

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Improved work-life balance.

Burnout continues to challenge the healthcare industry across the country. Many mid-career clinicians are now seeking more control over their schedules to restore work-life balance. A part-time locums role allows you to design a more flexible life to make room for travel, family time, or personal pursuits. If you want to take a month off (or even an entire season) that can be doable, depending on the contracts you choose to take. You can also choose schedules that work better for you such as weekends-only or intermittent hospitalist coverage.

Professional variety and geographic flexibility.

Stagnation can creep in during mid-career years. Working as a locum tenens clinician opens the door to diverse clinical environments, patient populations, and locations, reinvigorating your passion for medicine. You might spend one month in a rural health clinic and the next in a coastal academic center. This variety can prevent burnout and sharpen your clinical skills.

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Additional locum tenens benefits.

Many of the burdens that come with a full-time clinician position are greatly reduced or even eliminated. Locums positions rarely involve things such as committee work, partners meetings, and the administrative tasks you’d find in a private clinic. Working in a new state is easier as a locums clinician versus moving there and working in private practice since licensure support and malpractice insurance is included in most locums contracts. You can also work in an academic hospital setting without the demands and obligations that often accompany such positions in a full-time capacity.

Partner with Jackson and Coker Locum Tenens.

When you choose locum tenens with Jackson and Coker, your recruiting consultant will take the time to get to know your interests to match you with healthcare organizations that align with your professional ambitions and personal priorities. Customized opportunities are available based on medical specialty and work preferences, including options for telehealth and government positions.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and explore exciting new opportunities? We will help you find a role that aligns with what you are looking for, no matter what length of assignment you want. Your journey towards a more flexible and rewarding career starts here!

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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.

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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. 

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