Hayes Locums Blog

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 […]

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 […]

National Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates the remarkable professionals who are shaping healthcare delivery across the country. Locum tenens is one area where NPs have distinguished themselves as highly skilled professionals, bridging the gap created by the ongoing physician shortages. As demand for nurse practitioners (NPs) increases, locums has become a great option for NPs, offering […]

When facilities face urgent coverage gaps, every minute counts—the last thing they need is a credentialing delay. Hayes Locums medical services professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to deliver fast and reliable services to our partners, to eliminate delays without cutting corners on quality. How do Hayes Locums Medical Services Professionals Navigate Urgent Staffing Needs?  […]

Physicians at any career stage can use locum tenens to reclaim control over their practice environment and find more flexibility. Gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Kocab is a great example: after spending 25 years in a thriving practice, he transitioned to locum tenens after his practice shifted to a private equity ownership model. Through locum tenens work, […]

The anesthesia workforce shortage has reached pressing levels. Anesthesia providers are in high demand, particularly in rural areas, where the shortage leads to increased wait times for patients and increased burnout for providers left to cover the gap. Locum tenens creates opportunities for anesthesia providers to provide essential care in underserved areas—while finding more autonomy […]

An increasing number of PAs are choosing to work as locum tenens because it offers greater flexibility, improved work-life balance, and competitive compensation. As more states expand the scope of practice for PAs, locums continues to create new opportunities for clinical autonomy and professional growth.  How can PAs gain more autonomy through locum tenens? Locum […]

Locums doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment. Physicians can use part-time locums to expand their clinical experience beyond the scope of their full-time practice.  Dr. Mary Arbuthnot, who balances locums with her full-time career as a military pediatric surgeon, is a shining example. Her thoughtful approach to locums shows how providers can use locum […]

September marks Women in Medicine Month, and we’re celebrating the women of Hayes Locums—the paths they have carved out for themselves as women in medicine, the pride they take in their work, and the incredible impact they’ve had on the communities in which they work. We’re sharing the experiences of women physicians and APPs in […]

Locum tenens can offer opportunities for CRNAs to earn a great income while having more control over their schedules. We sat down with CRNA Rebecca Van Leeuwen to get an inside look at how locum tenens has improved her work-life balance, and what the CRNA locums experience looks like. What led you to become a […]