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Locum tenens work is booming as hospitals and urgent‑care centers fill staffing gaps caused by physician shortages, the aging population, and post‑pandemic patient surges. 80% of acute care facilities now use locum physicians to keep services running, creating a high‑demand market where flexible hours meet urgent needs.

Locum roles span specialties: Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Critical Care, Oncology, and Telehealth. Typical responsibilities include charting in EHRs (Epic, Cerner), conducting physical exams, managing acute cases, and coordinating discharge plans. Tele‑locum positions use platforms like Teladoc and Amwell to deliver remote consultations, while on‑site locums often work 12‑hour shifts to stabilize patient flow.

Salary transparency is critical for locum professionals because rates vary by specialty, region, and shift length. With clear pay data you can compare offers, negotiate fair compensation, and avoid under‑payment for overnight or weekend coverage.

Physician Recruiter - Hybrid

Company: City of Hope

Location: Duarte, CA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

City of Hope, a renowned biomedical research and treatment institution, is seeking a Physician Recruiter. The role involves developing and implementing strategic recruitment plans, sourcing and evaluating candidates, managing the recruitment process, and maintaining relationships with key fellowship directors. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, or Human Resources, with 2-3 years of physician recruitment experience in hospitals or health systems. Oncology and specialty physician recruiting experience is advantageous. The role requires excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a consultative capacity. The Physician Recruiter will report to the Director of the Office of Physician Recruitment and Retention, and interact with senior leadership.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Memphis, TN

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The job posting is for a Locum Veterinarian position in Memphis/Winchester, Lakeland, Collierville, and Wolfchase. The primary responsibility is to provide preventative care, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in pets. The role involves ensuring pet and client safety, obtaining relevant information from clients, maintaining medical records, educating clients, and communicating diagnoses and treatment plans effectively. The ideal candidate should have strong multi-tasking, communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, intellectual, compassionate, mathematical, computer, management, and attitude skills. The job requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, a valid state veterinary license, DEA license, and proven surgical skills. The position involves working weekends and evenings, and handling various pets, anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.

Urology

Company: Benefis Health System

Location: Great Falls, Montana

Posted Oct 02, 2024

Benefis Health System, a large level II trauma center, is recruiting a new Urology physician in Great Falls, Montana. The position offers a flexible schedule, with general outpatient clinic hours from 8:00–5:00, M–F. The call schedule is 1:4, typically 1 weekday per week and 1 weekend per month. The compensation is great, with a guaranteed salary, RVU bonus structures, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits include 8 weeks paid time off, education/license fund, malpractice coverage, health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 403B plan with 5% match, and pre-tax savings programs for retirement. Great Falls, the city, has a population of 60,000, but the draw is over 275,000 in north central Montana. It offers four genuine seasons, mild winters, and over 300 days of blue skies. The city is known for its art and adventure, with nationally ranked public schools, two accredited colleges, and a new not-for-profit medical school opening in Summer 2023. The Missouri River runs through the city, offering various outdoor activities.

Veterinarian Relief

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Pleasanton, CA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. They ensure safety, maintain medical records, educate clients, and communicate effectively with the team and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, and mathematical skills. They should also demonstrate initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and stress tolerance. The role requires working with various pets, adhering to laws, and handling tasks independently. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and state license are required.

Chief of Staff

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Area Chief of Staff is responsible for leading, developing, and managing associate veterinarians in their hospitals to ensure quality care and meet performance measures. They drive the culture of quality care, perform regular hospital visits and quality audits, and develop associate veterinarians. They also partner with the Director of Veterinary Quality to recruit and onboard new veterinarians, deliver on veterinary quality KPIs, and drive doctor engagement and retention efforts.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Sterling, VA

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The job posting is for a Relief Veterinarian in Sterling, VA, Herndon, VA, and Reston, VA. The primary purpose is to provide preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. The responsibilities include ensuring pet, client, and associate safety, obtaining relevant information from clients, educating clients about pet health, providing professional service, communicating diagnoses and treatment plans, following laws and guidelines, and performing surgeries. The ideal candidate should have multi-tasking abilities, strong communication skills, organizational skills, surgical skills, problem-solving skills, client service skills, intellectual ability, compassionate commitment to pet care, mathematical ability, computer skills, management ability, initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, tolerance for stress, and the ability to work with various pets. The job requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, a valid state veterinary license, DEA license, and proven surgical skills. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. They ensure safety, obtain relevant information from clients, educate them about pet health, and communicate diagnoses and treatment plans effectively. The role requires strong communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, intellectual, compassionate, mathematical, and computer skills. The candidate must have a DVM/VMD degree, be licensed in good standing with the state veterinary board and DEA, and have proven surgical skills. The job involves working with various pets, maintaining high productivity, and adhering to ethical standards. The work environment is moderately high noise level, and the candidate must be able to stand, walk, and manipulate up to 50 pounds.

Area Chief of Staff

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Boardman, OH

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Area Chief of Staff is responsible for leading, developing, and managing associate veterinarians in their hospitals to ensure quality care and meet performance measures. They drive the culture of quality care, perform regular hospital visits and quality audits, and develop and coach associate veterinarians. They also partner with the Director of Veterinary Quality to recruit and onboard new veterinarians, deliver on veterinary quality KPIs, and identify future veterinary talent for leadership roles. The role requires strong leadership, conflict management, customer focus, and communication skills.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Boardman, OH

Posted Oct 03, 2024

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. They ensure safety, obtain relevant information from clients, educate them about pet health, and communicate diagnoses and treatment plans effectively. The role requires strong communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, intellectual, compassionate, mathematical, and computer skills. The candidate must have a DVM/VMD degree, a valid state license, and DEA license. They should be able to work independently, handle stress, and have good physical abilities. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Silverdale, WA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. They ensure safety, maintain medical records, educate clients, and communicate effectively with the team and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, and mathematical skills. They should also demonstrate initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and stress tolerance. The role requires working with various pets, adhering to laws, and handling tasks independently. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and state license are required.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: La Quinta, CA

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. They ensure safety, maintain medical records, educate clients, and communicate effectively with the team and clients. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, and mathematical skills. They should also demonstrate initiative, integrity, cooperativeness, flexibility, independence, and stress tolerance. The role requires working with various pets, adhering to laws, and handling tasks independently. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and state license are required.

Veterinarian

Company: Banfield Pet Hospital

Location: Greenfield, WI

Posted Oct 02, 2024

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment for pets. They ensure safety, maintain medical records, educate clients, and communicate diagnoses and treatment plans. The ideal candidate should have strong communication, organizational, surgical, problem-solving, client service, and mathematical skills. They must be compassionate, flexible, independent, and resilient. The job requires working weekends and evenings, and handling various pets. A DVM/VMD degree and state veterinary license are required. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Locum positions by seniority?
Locum MDs earn between $220,000 and $350,000 annually in high‑cost states, with senior specialists (e.g., Cardiologists, Neurologists) reaching $400,000+. Locum RNs range from $55,000 to $90,000 yearly, while allied health locums (PT, OT) earn $45,000–$70,000. Rates also vary by shift: 12‑hour on‑site shifts can pay 25%–35% more than standard 8‑hour shifts.
What skills and certifications are required for Locum roles?
Board certification in the relevant specialty, state medical license, and an active NPI number are mandatory for physicians. Nurses must hold current RN or LPN licensure plus BLS/ACLS certification. Telehealth locums need proficiency in EHRs (Epic, Cerner) and familiarity with secure video platforms (Zoom Health, Doxy.me). Additional credentials such as Scripps or Mayo Clinic locum certifications can boost credibility.
Is remote work available for Locum positions?
Yes—many hospitals and telehealth companies hire remote locums. Tele‑locum roles use platforms like Amwell, Teladoc, MDLive, and Doctor On Call. Remote on‑site locums may be required to cover overnight shifts via secure VPNs to access patient records and participate in virtual rounds.
How can a Locum career progress to full‑time or specialty practice?
Locum work often serves as a pipeline: Physicians can use locum assignments to build experience, expand networks, and secure referrals. Many locums transition to full‑time hospitalist or outpatient roles after 12–18 months. Others leverage locum experience to start private practice, obtain consulting contracts, or pursue higher‑paying specialty fellowships.
What industry trends are shaping the Locum market?
Telehealth adoption is accelerating, with 65% of hospitals now offering virtual urgent‑care services. Burnout and the 2025 projected shortage of 150,000 physicians in the U.S. are driving hospitals to rely more on locums. Additionally, value‑based care models reward hospitals that maintain consistent staffing, further expanding locum opportunities across specialties.

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