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.
Your Hayes Locums team will consist of your consultant, credentialing, and the medical staff representatives. The consultants at our locum tenens agency work on specialty-specific teams, so they develop a deep expertise and relationships within your field. For more on how our consulting process works, check out our guide on connecting with your consultant.
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that means, "holding one's place." In a healthcare or hospital setting, locum tenens positions fill both short and long-term gaps in coverage. The most common uses for locum tenens are to cover conferences, vacations, illness, or filling an ongoing vacancy.