Hayes Locums Blog

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 professional growth, competitive rates, and schedule flexibility. We sat down with Teresa Thompson, Vice President of […]

At Hayes Locums, we are always seeking skilled providers who are ready to take on rewarding locum tenens work. Whether you are new to locum tenens or a seasoned veteran, there are certain qualifications and characteristics that make up an ideal candidate for locum tenens work.  Here are four attributes of an ideal locum tenens […]

At Hayes Locums, we place a high priority on building strong relationships with our physicians and advanced practice providers. Here are some of the common reasons providers tell us they prefer working with Hayes Locums–and why they keep coming back. 1. Specialty-specific consultants go the extra mile to find the right placements. Finding a good […]

At Hayes Locums, we view ourselves as more than just recruiters. We are a fully-functioning support system for the providers we serve: finding assignments where they can thrive, and supporting them throughout the process.

While some locum tenens needs come up unexpectedly, others—such as holiday coverage—can be planned ahead. Many hospitals begin preparing for the holidays months in advance, making summer a great time to secure high-demand assignments. If you want to take advantage of the benefits of holiday locums, now is the time to connect with your consultant. […]

According to a new study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine, female physicians are significantly more likely to leave medicine early than their male counterparts. Here’s what’s driving the exit––and how locums can help. Women are leaving medicine 15 years earlier than men, on average. A recent study from the Journal of General Internal […]

Dr. Oza practiced obstetrics and gynecology for over a decade. While locum tenens work wasn’t originally part of her long-term plan, locums became an important and meaningful part of her career—supporting her transition to opening her own practice, and giving her the opportunity to care for patients in a wide variety of communities. In this […]

It’s Physician and Provider Recruitment Professionals Week! During a time of growing physician shortages, we want to honor the healthcare recruiters whose dedication ensures that patients can continue to access quality care—even in the midst of physician shortages. The responsibilities in healthcare recruitment have become more challenging in recent years, as physician shortages grow. We […]

Gastroenterologists are more needed than ever, as GI cancer rates continue to rise. Yet physician shortages are increasing, with nearly 50 million Americans living more than 25 miles from a gastroenterologist. Here’s what’s behind the gastroenterologist shortage, and how locums can help. We sat down with Senior Consultant, Grant Geisler, to talk about the leading […]

As tax season gets underway, now is the perfect time to put systems in place that will set you up for success for the rest of the year. Here are some strategies to keep in mind as you plan your financial future. 1. Set up quarterly payments. If locums work is your primary source of […]