As a locum tenens provider, you accept positions based on an agreed upon timeframe, schedule, and rate. Hayes Healthcare pays on a bi-weekly basis. Federal income tax withholding and reporting are up to the individual. Ask your tax advisor about the many benefits of working as an independent contractor.
At Hayes Locums, our consultants work in specialty-specific teams, meaning you’re matched with a recruiter who understands your field—whether it's anesthesiology, psychiatry, or another specialty. Your dedicated team will include your consultant, a credentialing specialist, and medical staff liaisons to support you throughout every step of your locum tenens assignment. Learn more in our guide to connecting with your consultant.
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that means, "holding one's place." In a healthcare or hospital setting, locum tenens positions fill both short and long-term gaps in coverage. The most common uses for locum tenens are to cover conferences, vacations, illness, or filling an ongoing vacancy.