Hayes Locums Blog

As Match Day approaches, thousands of future physicians are anxiously waiting to find out the next stage of their career path. But no matter what program you match with, remember: you always have options. Whether you didn’t get the match you were hoping for, or you’re looking for a position to fill a gap between […]

At Hayes Locums, we rely on relationships, not algorithms, to create matches where both providers and hospitals can thrive. We sat down with some of our consultants, Tyler Anghel, Gia Genoese, and Jo-Lonn Dunbar to hear more about how they approach matching their physicians and advanced practice providers with locum tenens jobs. Here’s what we […]

With tax season fast approaching, this is a great time for locum providers to get organized. Here are our top tips for how to prepare for tax season. 1. Understand Your Tax Filing Status As 1099 independent contractors, locum physicians and advanced practice providers are responsible for paying the full amount of your own Social […]

Demand for Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants is on the rise—which means that there are more opportunities for CAAs than ever before. We spoke to Teresa Thompson, Vice President of Sales at Hayes Locums, to get an insider’s perspective on how locums can help CAAs expand their practice, while making an impact on communities that need care. […]

After their kids went off to college, ophthalmologists Dr. Stephanie Goei and Dr. Julian Nussbaum started a new phase of their life and career together through locums—using travel assignments to rediscover new places, strengthen their partnership, and find purpose in serving diverse communities. Here are some of the benefits Dr. Goei and Dr. Nussbaum discovered […]

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since the 1950s. But while we’ve made huge advances in cardiological medicine, the impact of those advances is now being threatened by physician shortages. Here’s how physician shortages are impacting cardiovascular care—and what physicians can do about it. The Supply and Demand […]

For physicians who crave more independence, locums is a great way to build a career that works for you, without sacrificing your lifestyle or passion for medicine. Dr. Robert Miller is a great example; when the pandemic brought unexpected changes to his hospital’s leadership, starting a career in locums allowed him to care for patients […]

Anna Wahl, a Hayes Locums consultant and former physician assistant, spent years in clinical care before transitioning to locum tenens consulting. Her clinical background gives her a unique perspective on the challenges providers face—and what they need to thrive.  What inspired your transition from clinical practice to locum tenens consulting? Ultimately, I realized the higher […]

The year is underway, budgets are set—and now leadership needs answers about your Hayes Locums spend. How is it tracking? What trends are emerging? Where can you optimize? Without the right tools, finding those answers can require hours of digging through invoices, emails, and spreadsheets—time you don’t have when coverage gaps still need filling.  That’s […]

A stress-free start in 2026 begins with seamless travel arrangements. With a trusted locums partner, you can skip the hassle of booking flights, managing itineraries, or dealing with last-minute changes—we’ve got it all covered so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.  We spoke to Travel Supervisor, Renner Melo, at Hayes Locums to […]