At Hayes Locums, we’re proud to celebrate you during National Locum Tenens Week, happening August 11–15, 2025. This week recognizes the physicians and advanced practice providers who step in where care is needed most—bridging critical staffing gaps and ensuring that communities across the country continue to receive high-quality care.
In 2025, locum tenens continues to be a vital part of the healthcare system. In fact, 82% of U.S. healthcare facilities rely on locum tenens physicians to maintain continuity of care. Your work is especially critical in areas facing provider shortages, burnout, and limited access to care. In rural communities, your presence often means the difference between a clinic staying open or closing its doors—and between a patient getting timely treatment or going without.
More than 52,000 physicians take on locum tenens assignments each year. For many of you, locums isn’t just a job. It’s a way to reclaim flexibility, achieve better work-life balance, and practice medicine on your own terms. Whether you’re seeking higher compensation, supplemental income, or a way to avoid burnout, locum tenens offers a meaningful path that aligns your professional goals with your personal values.
As demand continues to grow, especially in high-need specialties like anesthesiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and general surgery, so does our commitment to supporting you. We’re here to help you navigate this evolving landscape with integrity, expertise, and compassion.
This National Locum Tenens Week, we want to say thank you. Your dedication makes an immeasurable difference—in hospitals, in rural clinics, and in the lives of patients across the country. We’re honored to support you and grateful to be part of your journey.
