Resources - Hayes Locums

How Locum Tenens Works

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.

Navigate Locums with Ease

Making the leap into locum tenens is a big decision with questions ranging from applying for new licenses to the logistics of planning and working an assignment. Our team is available 24/7 to assist in your search, answer any questions you might have, and make the process easy and enjoyable. Our goal is to take care of all the details, so you can focus on your patients and their families.

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Hayes Application Steps

Complete the Hayes Locums Online Application (physicians) or the Hayes Locums PDF Application (advanced practitioners).
Submit the required documents. Please review your CV to make sure it is in Month/Year format.
Once your file is complete and has been reviewed by our Quality Assurance Team, your dedicated consultant will work with you to find the right job.

Facility Credentialing

Our Credentialing Department will assist you with hospital privileges for all your upcoming assignments:

Complete the Hayes Locums Online Application (physicians) or the Hayes Locums PDF Application (advanced practitioners).
Submit the required documents. Please review your CV to make sure it is in Month/Year format.
Our Credentialing Team will assist in prefilling your hospital privilege application and send you the documents for review and signature.
Once completed and signed, we will submit the application to the hospital.
To help expedite your credentialing privileges, our team will serve as your liaison and assist the facility’s Medical Staff Office.

Licensing

Complete the Hayes Locums Online Application (physicians) or the Hayes Locums PDF Application (advanced practitioners).
Submit the required documents. Please review your CV to make sure it is in Month/Year format.
Our Licensing Team will assist in prefilling your license application and send you the documents for review and signature.
Once completed and signed, we will submit the application to the state medical board.
To help expedite your license, our team will serve as your liaison and follow up with the medical boards.

Everything You Need to Know

NPI Number

For step-by-step instructions on applying for your NPI number, click on the link below.

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State Licensing

Select your state from the drop down below to review licensing requirements.

Physician License

NP License

PA License

Dea Certificate

As of January 2017, rather than receiving a second renewal notification by mail, your renewal notification will arrive via electronic transmission. This will be sent to the email address provided with your DEA registration. For additional DEA details and information on registering for a certificate or reverting a certificate address, click on the link below.

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Advanced Practitioner State Laws & Regulations

For definitions and requirements for advanced practitioners for each state, use the resources provided below.

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Malpractice Insurance

Hayes Locums coordinates comprehensive A-rated medical malpractice insurance at no charge for each locum tenens physician and advanced practitioner who serve at our clients’ facilities.If the state requires enrollment in the state patient compensation funds, we will assist you through the enrollment process.

Tax Support

All locum tenens providers work as independent contractors. We cannot provide tax advice, but do encourage our physicians and advanced practitioners to contact their tax advisor about taking advantage of certain tax benefits allowed.You will be responsible for filing any state, federal, Medicare, or Social Security taxes.For this purpose, you will be issued an IRS1099- MISC form, in place of an IRS W2 form.