New to Locum Tenens?

Ok, so whether you are a Large Hospital System with 10 active Locum needs,
or a local Pediatric Office who needs some short term Locum Tenens
Coverage, speak to All-Star Recruiting today to see how we can help!  

New to Locum Tenens? See below for some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

What exactly is Locum Tenens?
The term "Locum Tenens" (Latin) simply means "one holding a place". It
is the term used to describe the placement of temporary physicians &
healthcare providers into temporary needs. 

Why are Locum Tenens Physicians Used?
The short  answer is: for numerous reasons. Just to name a few- Practices,
Groups, and Facilities use Locum Tenens for:

• CME, Maternity Leave, and Vacation Coverage
• Short-term help while a Permanent Physician Search is underway
• Hospital or Group Expansion
• Unexpected Physician Absence
• Part-Time Needs that don’t merit a FTE

What are some of the reasons Healthcare Providers choose Locum Tenens as a career option?

• They enjoy making their own schedule
• Early retirement from practicing full-time
• They enjoy traveling to different parts of the country
• Before taking a permanent position, they want to check out the area, staff, and practice environment before committing to a full-time contract

What does it cost me to use a Recruiter?
Client rates vary based on Medical Specialty, Client Census, and current Industry Standards. We have a discounted rate structure for those who need multiple slots filled, and we also offer discounted perm fees for Healthcare Providers who sign on permanently after a Locum Tenens Assignment. And lastly, because our overhead is lower than larger companies, we can also offer you lower rates in many instances!

How do you screen and credential your providers?
See Our QA/Credentialing Process section. 

What details does All-Star arrange?
We take care of all housing and travel arrangements, which can range from a hotel to a single family home depending on the area and length of assignment (sometimes leasing apartments and homes for longer assignments save significant dollars when compared to a hotel).

Do you pay and provide Malpractice Insurance? Who pays the providers?
Yes. We furnish our providers with an "A" Rated, Claims made policy with a pre-paid tail. And when it comes to paying the providers, we take care of that twice a month and offer direct deposit. In certain instances our clients will prefer to use their own Malpractice and/or pay the provider, which is also acceptable. 

Do you assist your providers with licensing and credentialing?
Yes. We assist our providers by helping them with Hospital Credentialing, Licensing Applications, and anything else we can to keep everything running smooth. 

Ok, I have an active need....how do I get started?
Click here. We’ll handle the rest!