Hayes Locums Blog

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 […]

The state licensing process for doctors can often feel daunting, especially if you are a travel doctor. But with the IMLC, traveling physicians can complete the licensing process for participating states in a matter of days or weeks, instead of months. Here are the answers to your most common questions about the IMLC.

As the year comes to a close, the holidays can be a time when healthcare providers feel the tension between demanding work schedules and a desire to be present with their families. For many physicians, it’s a tension that is felt throughout the entire year.  Locum tenens can offer a way to stay clinically active […]

Locums can be more than a career option: it can be a pathway to both professional fulfillment and work-life balance. Dr. Stephanie Goei and Dr. Julian Nussbaum are a great example. After 25 years in academic medicine, they discovered that locums work could offer something unexpected: the flexibility to continue doing what they love—teaching and […]

If you’re new to locum tenens, it’s natural to have some uncertainty about getting started. We’ve gathered insights from locum physicians and advanced practice providers, across different specialties and professional seasons, to get their practical advice on building a successful locums career. Whether you’re considering locums for the first time or looking to expand your […]

When you’re focused on keeping your hospital running smoothly, you shouldn’t have to waste time digging through emails for critical locum tenens details—whether it’s new provider information, a rate change, or coverage extension. That’s why we built LocumScope. A free, centralized transparency tool built exclusively for Hayes Locums clients—designed to give you complete visibility into […]

The physician shortage continues to pose significant challenges in the healthcare space, particularly in rural areas. Locum physicians have the ability to make a difference, not just by filling a staffing gap—but by transforming patient care in communities that need it most. When locum tenens providers arrive in underserved rural communities, patients who have been […]