Medestar is a locum tenens physician recruitment firm, matching top physicians in all specialties, CRNA’s,
nurse practitioners and physician assistants with the nation’s leading facilities.
Locum tenens is Latin for “holding/possessing/maintaining the position". In the healthcare industry this term refers
to a physician who is filling a temporary assignment. There are many reasons why some doctors choose to pursue locum
tenens work. These include:
Physicians who have recently completed their residencies
Physicians who have not established a practice
Physicians who are interested in trying different assignments
Physicians who are interested in traveling
Physicians who are tired of managing their own practice
Physicians who are interested in extending the period before retirement
There are many benefits to becoming a locum tenens independent contractor with Medestar. Learn More...
