One of the top priorities of a healthcare facility providing anesthesia care is to keep its staff safe while providing the greatest care to its patients. Even though facilities and healthcare groups are experiencing anesthesia staffing shortages everywhere, that priority remains the same. While maintaining the same high level of
Full staff coverage is essential at any hospital, from the operating room to radiology and every department in between. Having the right medical professionals in the right place at the right time ensures seamless operations and continuity of patient care. Chances are, you are charged with balancing diverse staffing needs,
During National Hospital Week, the Covelo Direct team wishes to highlight the unique challenges faced by rural and critical-access hospitals. This week, we honor the indispensable role these facilities play in their communities and acknowledge the staffing complexities they encounter. Many of our facility clients operate in these vital but
There’s a shortage of skilled obstetrics and gynecology doctors (OB/GYNs)in the United States, and there’s a growing concern for healthcare groups and facilities that the shortage will only get worse. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) expects a deficiency of 22,000 OB/GYNs by 2050. With an increasing demand
In the world of healthcare staffing, large impersonal staffing conglomerates—let’s call them “Big Box Locums”—have long dominated the field. These giants have carved out a significant niche for themselves by providing a wide array of healthcare professionals to facilities that are often in dire need of staff coverage. Big Box
In the intricate fabric of healthcare administration, the strategic employment of locum tenens cardiologists stands out as a thread that has the potential to significantly strengthen your facility’s medical service delivery. This cost-benefit analysis delves into the fiscal and operational impacts of hiring a locum tenens cardiologist, a decision that
As the heartbeat of temporary healthcare staffing, locum tenens cardiologists are integral in addressing America’s cardiology provider gaps and the needs amidst ongoing physician shortages. The American Association of Medical Colleges reported an expected deficit of 3,800 to 13,400 physicians in medical specialties like cardiology by 2034. Locum tenens has
The shortage of primary care physicians (PCP) has become an increasingly pressing concern for rural healthcare systems. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects a shortage of 17,800-48,000 primary care physicians by 2034. Many medical specialties face recruitment challenges, but primary care physicians have a unique situation that makes
Primary care is a cornerstone of the American healthcare system. Communities need primary care physicians (PCP) in order to address the vast majority of healthcare needs. But we’re currently experiencing a shortage of PCPs unlike anything we’ve seen before, and this has greatly hindered their ability to provide comprehensive and
Navigating the path to becoming a locum tenens psychiatrist involves understanding the journey these professionals have to take that’s different from your typical psychiatrist. Every locum tenens doctor, regardless of specialty, has to undergo the same credentialing, privileging, and enrollment process. But while many facilities can complete credentialing within a
Covelo Direct is a healthcare staffing firm offering locum tenens, direct hire and contract options for in-demand specialties, including emergency medicine, urgent and primary care, psychiatry, and anesthesiology.
