Locum Tenens

Optigy’s long term relationships with partners and clinicians mean better, faster short term results.

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What Is Locum Tenens?

In healthcare staffing, locum tenens providers are temporary clinical professionals who fill in for staff on leave, support seasonal demand, or cover staffing gaps during recruitment transitions. Locum tenens staffing ensures continuity of care - without compromising patient experience, compliance or revenue.

Our Locum Tenens services include:

  • In-depth role intake and coverage planning
  • Sourcing, screening and vetting of locums  candidates
  • Credentialing and licensure coordination
  • Travel, lodging and scheduling logistics
  • Ongoing support during assignments
  • Support for locums-to-perm (transitioning locums roles to permanent roles)

Why our partners choose Optigy for Locums Tenens:

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Specialized Clinical Focus

We only work in healthcare staffing, so we know credentialing, licensure, payer enrollment and the compliance landscape inside and out. 

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Speed with Precision

Because you’ll have a dedicated partner, we respond quickly to coverage requests without sacrificing fit. We have a thoughtfully-constructed pipeline that includes actively available, pre-screened providers ready to step in. 

 

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Customized Coverage Plans

We know that no two staffing needs are alike. We tailor every solution based on your operations, financial and clinical goals. 

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Trusted Talent Network

Our providers choose to work with us again and again because we know them by name. We respect their time, match them thoughtfully and support them throughout each placement.

When to Use Locum Tenens Staffing

Locum tenens is a thoughtful choice when:

  • A provider is going on leave (parental, FMLA, sabbatical, research, etc.)
  • You’re waiting for a permanent hire to start
  • You’re expanding services or hours
  • You’re experiencing provider burnout or turnover
  • A rural or hard-to-fill location requires extra coverage
  • You want to “try before you buy” with a locum-to-perm model

Benefits of Locum Tenens for Healthcare Organizations

Benefit

Benefit Why It’s Important

Continuity of Care

Prevent care disruptions during gaps in permanent staffing

Flexible Scheduling

Cover weekends, holidays, or part-time needs without adding FTEs

Burnout Prevention

Reduce workload on your permanent team to improve work/life balance and retention

Cost Control

Avoid complete loss of revenue from unfilled slots or patient diversion

Trial Period for Permanent Fit

Test clinical and cultural fit before offering a full-time role

Nationwide Access to Top Talent

Tap into a broad network of licensed and credentialed providers

All-In-One Staffing and Recruitment

We recognize that you don’t have cookie cutter needs. That’s why we design each solution around you.

Recruitment Process Outsourcing

Outsource to an expert, dedicated recruitment team.

Direct Hire Support

Streamline processes for efficiency

Retained Search

Dedicated effort from an experienced team

Who We Serve

We focus 100% on healthcare because that’s what we know, and we know you deserve a partner that understands your unique
challenges. Check out the organizations we’re proud to call partners (not clients). 

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