3 Benefits of Hiring Locum Tenens for Facilities

Mar. 29th, 2025 7:32 pm

With a significant provider shortage on the rise, facilities should consider combatting this by signing contracts with locum tenens

 

• Lowering Core Staff Burnout and Bridging the Gap:

Locum tenens help prevent core staff from reaching that point of burnout by taking on some of the workload and alleviating the stress of the core staff. Preventing burnout before it occurs is imperative to managing your internal staff’s workflow, but if you are already experiencing a staff shortage, you should also consider working with a Locums agency to fill in the gap in your staff. These highly experienced healthcare professionals can make the lives of your internal staff much easier, and temporarily remedy any turnover issues your facility may have.

 

• Bringing in Fresh Perspectives:

This is a benefit that is often overlooked, but is important nonetheless. Locum tenens physicians can offer creative solutions and provide unique perspectives because of their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience.  Due to the temporary nature of their contract work, locum tenens often travel around to different facilities, and can bring a fresh perspective to every new job placement.

 

• Continuity of Care While Finding Permanent Solutions:

Hiring a locum tenens provider allows facilities to maintain quality patient care during staffing shortages or transitions, which means that management or department administrators can take their time finding a full time provider that best fits their facilities individual needs. Locum tenens handle the workload while ensuring that the facilities focus can remain on finding a permanent solution to any staffing gaps, and not have to worry about patient care slipping through the cracks in the meantime.

 

Find a staffing agency to help you source your newest locum tenens provider today!