Facilities FAQ

 

What is locum tenens?

Locum tenens arose out of a need to help temporarily fill medical vacancies across health care practice settings.  At LocumsPro, we help your facility fill those gaps by sourcing top doctors in all specializations.

Coverage process?

The moment you send a request on our online portal, we immediately begin sourcing top candidates who are currently active with LocumsPro and have gone through our pre-screening process. We will strive to find the most qualified physicians to fulfill your coverage needs.

Upon selecting your top candidate, our experienced licensing team will work diligently to expedite the credentialing process and to guarantee your coverage needs are met in timely manner. Additionally, we will handle all the details of the physician’s travel. With Locumspro, you can rest assure that we will work hard to meet your coverage needs effectively and promptly so that you can focus on serving your community’s needs.

How does LocumsPro work for me?

At LocumsPro, we provide you with 24/7 personalized assistance. Our dedicated staff is always available to help you manage the details of the job assignment or to assist with any of your needs. You can always reach your dedicated representative via IM, e-mail or text.

With our streamlined screening process, we guarantee each physician has a complete file which contains pertinent background information on training, licenses, malpractice history, etc. When credentialing, our experienced staff procures the following information:

  • Three Current Verbal References
  • NPDB Inquiry – National Practitioner Data Bank
  • Internal Application
  • Background Check
  • Medical Training Verification
  • Board Certification Verification
  • Medical License Verification
  • DEA Certificate Verification
  • Employment History Verification
  • FSMB and AMA Credentialing – Federation of State Medical Board and American Medical Association
  • Certificate of Insurance
Does LocumsPro provide medical malpractice insurance?

Yes. At LocumsPro we provide outstanding medical malpractice insurance to our active physicians. Our application process ensures transparency of each physician’s background and current practice. Should any physician need to be enrolled in the state patient compensation fund, we will also help with that process.

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