Make locum tenens your full or part-time career. Work the way you want with Medicus locum tenens.

Why work as a locum tenens physician or advanced practitioner?

Locum tenens assignments are unique because they allow you to explore various practice settings in close proximity or miles away from home. When you work with Medicus, our relationship with you is at the center of everything we do. Here are a few benefits of working locum tenens with Medicus:
Autonomy

Autonomy

Take control over your career and personal life. Choose which healthcare facilities and assignments best fit your aspirations.
community

Community

Support cities, rural communities, or underprivileged areas in need of your care. Together, we build a healthier future.
travel

Travel

Travel 10 or 3,000 miles. Pick the location that best suits your life while we handle all of the logistics.
flexibility

Flexibility

Never miss the next big event in your life. Choose when and where you work with a reliable locum tenens partner.
compensation

Compensation

Locum tenens come with significant pay advantages. We serve as your advocate, negotiating rates on your behalf.
Jobs

Jobs

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What is locum tenens

What is locum tenens?

When accepting a locum tenens job, you are essentially filling a shift at a healthcare facility temporarily. The locum tenens lifestyle offers increased work-life balance or can help you earn additional income if you already have a permanent position. In addition, this work style promises continued growth and a flexible schedule.

  • Here is what you can expect when you work locum tenens with Medicus:

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    Step 1:

    Meet your dedicated recruiter and discuss your goals and work preferences.
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    Step 2:

    Review jobs that align with your ambitions and scheduling needs.
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    Step 3:

    Medicus facilitates the CV, licensing, credentialing, and travel process for you.
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    Step 4:

    Comprehensive medical malpractice coverage provided.

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    Step 5:

    Access MedicusIQ, a personalized portal to track your assignment details from start to finish.
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    Step 6:

    Submit timesheets online and get paid.
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    Step 7:

    Earn additional perks and benefits via the My Medicus Loyalty Program.

  • Together, we help you make a difference in the lives of others while achieving optimal work-life balance and financial comfort.

Testimonials

“For nearly 8 years, Medicus has provided me with the reliable and predictable service that I have admired. Every request has been addressed in a timely fashion. The staff is always cordial and competent. I could not have chosen a more respectable partner.”

- Radiology, MD

“Medicus has excellent staff who are timely, organized, and thoroughly responsive to my needs. They work with my incredibly varied schedule as a locum tenens physician working different shifts across state lines to help make my life easier. I have had a wonderful experience with them and plan to work with them for a long time to come.”

- Hospital Medicine, MD

“I have had a very good experience working with Medicus. They found me good jobs timely and in alignment with my areas of expertise. Very responsible and honest company. I recommend working with Medicus to anybody.”

- Psychiatry, MD

“My status as a military serviceman member was recognized and upon reaching out to Medicus Healthcare Solutions; I was warmly welcomed by my agent and general manager. I love the charm of this agency, absolutely outstanding, and does not give you the routine chain business vibe at all. My agent, Mikayla, has been delightful and eager to help. She has gone above and beyond to help make my assignment(s) comfortable & enjoyable. Her service is exceptional, high-quality, top notch, and not to be beat! Overall, Medicus Healthcare Solutions exceeds my expectations. I would definitely recommend this company to my professional colleagues and military Soldiers. I will certainly continue business and service with this agency.”

- CRNA

“I like working with Medicus. I have worked with the same recruiter, Ken, for many years now. He is friendly, patient, approachable and I am always able to reach him to ask questions or to ask for help. He responds promptly and is really a good person to work with.”

- Anesthesiology, MD

“Personal interaction with staff. I have had good encounters with the staff at the organization over the years. When compared to other locum agencies, Medicus ranks higher in terms of transparency.”

- Physician Assistant

“Excellent recruiter who is always punctual, hardworking, and actually listens to what I am looking for in a work environment.”

- Critical Care, MD

View Our Featured Locum Tenens Specialties

Anesthesiology

Cardiology

Critical Care

CRNA

Emergency Medicine

Family Medicine

Gastroenterology

Hospital Medicine

Neurology

OB-GYN

Oncology

Pathology

Psychiatry

Primary Care

Radiology

Surgery

Urology