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:
Specialized Clinical Focus
We only work in healthcare staffing, so we know credentialing, licensure, payer enrollment and the compliance landscape inside and out.
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.
Customized Coverage Plans
We know that no two staffing needs are alike. We tailor every solution based on your operations, financial and clinical goals.
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.
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
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).
Free Talent Acquisition
Assessment
When we take on a new partner, we’re all in. Our Talent Acquisition Assessment is designed to help you identify opportunities in your program, presenting you with a scorecard to help you make effective decisions for moving forward. Schedule your FREE Talent Acquisition Assessment today!