What is Locum Tenens?

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, have not established a practice, are interested in trying different assignments,  enjoy traveling,  tired of managing their own practice, or who are interested in extending the period before retirement.

Medestar is a locum tenens physician recruitment firm, matching top physicians in all specialties, CRNAs, nurse practitioners and physician assistants with the nation’s leading facilities.

What is Travelers?

When a facility needs to a fill a temporary or long term vacancy for a therapist or other allied health provider, they will enlist the help of a traveler staffing agency. Medestar Trevelers helps facilities cover gaps due to changes in staff, extended leaves of absence, and other needs.  

As a travel therapist or allied traveler, you’ll work on a contract basis, usually from 13 weeks or more, for a healthcare staffing agency like Medestar Travelers. Medestar Travelers places Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech Language Pathologists, and other allied health professionals in opportunities nationwide. 

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