Why Locum Tenens?
Travel Opportunities
Temporary positions offer the opportunity to travel to different parts of the country and get a feel for a wide variety of regional and community settings.
Flexible Schedules
Locum tenens positions often have more flexible schedules than permanent placements and offer unique opportunities for work/life balance.
Short or Long Placements
Locum tenens positions can range in duration from a few weeks to a few months so you can choose the timing that works best for your life right now.
Extra Income
Many healthcare providers use locum tenens placements to supplement income from other sources by taking positions during slow periods or gaps between permanent positions.
Clinical Variety
With locum tenens placements you can be exposed to a variety of clinical settings and gain experience across a wide swath of healthcare systems.
Fill a Critical Need
The demand for physicians and nurses is at an all-time high with healthcare facilities needing immediate help to fill gaps due to retirement, paid leave, sabbatical, and other sudden departures.
Professional healthcare placements across the U.S.
Covelo Direct builds meaningful partnerships with healthcare facilities and private practices across the country to offer you the best high-acuity positions available.
Physicians
We have locum tenens placements available across all specialties and sub-specialties to help you find the opportunity that aligns with your clinical skills and expertise.
Physician Assistants
Looking to fill a critical role for a team in need? Covelo Group has placements in a wide variety of settings critical to addressing gaps in patient care.
Advanced Practitioners
Find a role that matches your clinical experience and gives you new opportunities to grow your career.
Is Locum Tenens right for you?
There are many reasons healthcare providers choose Locum Tenens placements. Here are some of the most common reasons medical professionals come to Covelo Direct looking for Locum Tenens placements:
- I want to practice medicine in a new environment.
- I want to achieve a higher income level than my previous positions.
- I want to expand my skill set.
- I want to work in a variety of settings and healthcare systems.
How it works
We’re with you every step of the way, from your initial search to your first day on the job.
Apply
Tell us what you’re looking for and where, your skills and experience, relevant certifications, and your preferences.
Interview
We’ll schedule a time to dig deeper into your story to understand your current situation, what you want in your next position, and your personal and career needs.
Match
After verifying your information, experience, skills, credentials, and preferences we’ll get to work finding the right match and setting up phone screenings with employers.
Credentialing
We’ll introduce you to the appropriate credentialing contacts and maintain open lines of communication to obtain necessary documentation to ensure the fastest turnaround time possible.
Start
Once we’ve found the right match for you, we’ll confirm all the details, book travel and lodging, and get you ready for your first day on the job. We’ll also follow up each week for payroll and administrative needs and to help search for your next assignment or extend your assignment.
Why choose Covelo Direct?
We have a successful history within the healthcare staffing industry which has allowed us to create long-term relationships with the nation’s top medical facilities. Our staff has more than 40 years of combined experience working alongside medical professionals and is here for you every step of the way.
Nationwide Placements
Whether you’re looking for a big city or a rural community, on the east coast, west coast or somewhere in between, we can place you where you want to be.
Custom Matching
We take the time to get to know you and your individual needs so we can find the right position and environment to help you move forward in your career and life.
High-Quality Roles
Because we focus on placing high-acuity positions, you can rest assured we are spending our energy finding the very best professional healthcare positions available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a locum tenens placement?
Locum tenens is a Latin term that refers to “one filling an office for a time or temporarily taking the place of another.” It refers in the medical field to a temporary job for a physician or advanced provider (NP, PA) within a healthcare organization to fill a wide variety of staffing gaps. These assignments can range from daily coverage up to 12 months (and sometimes longer) depending on the needs of the organization.
How does locum tenens work?
Healthcare organizations use professional services such as Covelo Direct to provide staffing solutions. Covelo Direct maintains relationships with a wide variety of healthcare organizations nationwide. Our team of experts will work with you to understand your preferences and goals to find a locum tenens position that fits.
Who can be a locum?
The vast majority of locum assignments are for fully licensed Physicians, Physician’s Assistants (PA), and Nurse Practitioners (NP) but can also include Dentists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA).
Will I be an employee of Covelo Direct?
As a locum tenens employee you are part of the Covelo Direct team, and we make sure you feel that way. Though you’re on the books as an independent contractor, we make sure all of our locum tenens employees are provided 24/7 support and know they can count on us to take care of their every need. Providers submit their weekly timesheets to Covelo Direct and are paid on a bi-weekly basis through our payroll process.
Does Covelo Direct provide malpractice insurance for locum tenens providers?
Yes, Covelo Direct provides everything you need including malpractice insurance.
Why should I partner with Covelo Direct for locum tenens opportunities?
Covelo Direct manages everything from start to finish, including all administrative work, credentialing, travel arrangements, and onboarding. Our 40+ years of combined experience working with medical professional helps you navigate these waters. Let us go to work for you so you can focus on providing the best possible care for your patients.
What if I’m not a Physician, Physician Assistant or Advanced Practitioner?
Covelo Direct focuses on placing only high acuity medical positions. If you’re looking for temporary healthcare positions within allied, environmental services, healthcare administration, or nursing, please visit our sister company, Covelo Group. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at customerservice@covelodirect.com you’re not sure if you qualify for an open position.
Partner with us to find your next opportunity.
Contact us to schedule an intro call so we can learn about your needs and find a placement that’s just right for you, or explore our current opportunities and let us know what interests you.