Physician Shortage

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The 2024 Advanced Practitioner Job Market

These are the latest insights on nurse practitioner and physician assistant salaries for 2024. Our thorough guide delves into specialty pay rates, regional differences, and emerging trends in the advanced practitioner job market. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate your career strategy effectively and understand the evolving demands in healthcare.

Locums Nurse Practitioners

Locum Tenens for Today’s Nurse Practitioners

Locum tenens positions for nurse practitioners are transforming healthcare amid rising staffing challenges. Explore the growing demand for NPs, projected to soar by 45% from 2022-2032, and learn how you can fulfill your career goals while making a meaningful impact. Dive into opportunities that elevate your role in the evolving medical landscape.

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The Solution to the Primary Care Physician Shortage

Nurse practitioners can be the solution to the primary care physician shortage. Learn about their comprehensive, holistic approach to patient care and how they can enhance your medical staff’s effectiveness. Explore the benefits of adding a nurse practitioner to your team for continued patient coverage and improved healthcare delivery.

OBGYN Womens Healthcare

Women’s Healthcare Demands by State

Technology is offering temporary relief to the growing demand for women’s healthcare in states like Texas and Florida. As population growth outpaces the number of licensed providers, underserved communities, including Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander women, are significantly impacted.

Psychiatrist Shortage and Salary Growth

Discover how the nationwide psychiatrist shortage is affecting salaries and patient care. Learn about the 3% increase in average psychiatrist salaries in 2020 despite the pandemic’s impact on other medical specialties. Potential revenue loss for hospitals without psychiatric coverage requires solutions that bridge the gap.

Mental Health Care Psychiatry

America’s Mental Health Crisis

America’s mental health crisis is intensifying due to a shortage of mental health professionals and a rising demand for care. With many psychiatrists nearing retirement and fewer students entering the field, the gap is widening. Discover the key factors contributing to this crisis and explore potential solutions to ensure better mental health care for all.

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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. 

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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