More autonomy, flexibility, and compensation with locum tenens
Primary care physicians are motivated by a desire to provide quality care and make a real difference for their patients. But too many physicians feel weighed down by documentation and prior authorization burdens that pull their focus away from patient care. On top of those pressures, the RVU model keeps physicians racing down a pathway to burnout.
With family medicine and internal medicine physicians in high demand throughout the U.S., turning to primary care locum tenens can help physicians refocus on patient care, take control of their work-life balance, and reduce time-consuming administrative tasks.
Work with a staffing agency to find family medicine locum jobs
Searching for locum jobs on your own adds an unnecessary layer of administrative effort to your career. Staffing agencies take that work out of your hands by providing things like multi-state licensing and credentialing support, housing and travel support, and EHR onboarding assistance. Agencies like Weatherby have dedicated primary care recruiters who understand the nuances of family medicine, internal medicine, and primary care, and they can find opportunities that match your preferences. That expertise is paired with 24/7 support to ensure every placement is worry-free.
How Weatherby matches primary care physicians with job opportunities
At Weatherby, consultants are highly trained advisors who are devoted to a single specialty. For primary care locum tenens, this narrow focus enables consultants to truly understand the nuances of the specialty, such as typical schedules, practice settings, and expected roles and tasks.
More importantly, Weatherby instills a people-first culture among its team members. This means that consultants are singularly focused on the goals and preferences of the physicians they serve. For primary care physician Dr. Tawanna King, this high-touch personalization resulted in an exciting opportunity to go on a medical mission trip.
My recruiter with Weatherby knows that international medicine and relief efforts are something that I'm interested in. He messaged me and said International Medical Relief needs a few doctors for the Argentina trip.
Support provided by Weatherby during the job search process
Communication is key during the job search process. Your consultant will ask questions about your professional background and experience, as well as your preferences and career interests. For instance, they will want to know what types of facilities you prefer, your salary expectations, the hours and shifts you want to work, and even your hobbies and lifestyle.
Your consultant will keep you updated about the job search, and you can let them know how often you want to be contacted and your preferred communication method. The consultant will share details with you as they actively search for opportunities that meet your requirements and then help you through the application process step by step.
Costs of working with an agency
You pay nothing for working with Weatherby to find internal medicine locum tenens or family medicine locum tenens jobs. We provide our top-rated service to you at no cost.
Benefits of working with Weatherby to find primary care locum tenens jobs
Whether you are searching for family medicine locum jobs near you or exploring internal medicine locum tenens opportunities, we can match you with assignments that fit your expertise and lifestyle.
Plentiful opportunities: Weatherby’s extensive, long-standing industry relationships provide a deep pool of primary care locum tenens assignments across multiple practice settings and geographies.
Flexibility: Our consultants will find the opportunities that meet your schedule preferences and lifestyle goals.
Competitive compensation: Earn the compensation you deserve with higher pay rates than an average full-time family medicine or internal medicine salary.
Logistical support: Our dedicated team will guide you through the licensing and credentialing process and cover related costs.
The ability to make a difference: Physicians interested in mission-driven work can access vital opportunities in high-demand and underserved areas.
Primary care locum tenens assignments across specialties and settings
Weatherby has built partnerships with numerous health systems over the course of three decades and, as a result, has a deep inventory of primary care opportunities. Assignments cover the full spectrum of primary care specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, general practice, and geriatrics. Physicians can find opportunities in any setting, including critical access hospitals, rural health clinics, FQHCs, and a variety of outpatient practices.
What primary care physicians are saying about working with Weatherby
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I'd gotten a taste of locums, and I really liked doing it, but I needed to work with someone who could provide a little bit more stability and backup support. And that is how I found Weatherby.
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Weatherby was fast, responding and giving me different options and opportunities. And they were always asking me how everything was going.
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I like that I can work as much as I want to or as little as I want to. I like the freedom that it gives me to pursue other interests in my personal life.
Weatherby is Joint Commission-certified and a member of NALTO
The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations, or NALTO, is the only professional association of temporary staffing firms and is committed to a code of ethics and maintaining the highest industry standards.
Locum tenens frequently asked questions
Primary care locum tenens is the use of temporary physicians to cover staffing gaps, ensuring patients continue to receive quality care when a permanent provider is unavailable.
Family medicine and internal medicine locum physicians step in to cover planned physician time off, unfilled positions, or unexpected patient volumes. Locum physicians can take on any caregiving role that a primary care physician would perform in settings ranging from rural clinics to urban hospitals. Assignment lengths vary from a single shift to multiple weeks in locations close to home or across the country.
Many physicians turn to locums work to gain greater control over their schedules and create greater work-life balance. Others are attracted to a higher-than-average compensation or the opportunity to supplement their income. Locum physicians can focus on patient care without the administrative burdens or organizational politics that come with permanent employment. In addition to these benefits, primary care locum tenens physicians can make a real difference by providing care to underserved patients.
"I find that I can advocate for my patients without worrying about inter-office politics. The only thing that really matters to me is the quality of the patient care,” says Dr. Stanley (Lee) Green.
Weatherby’s team of credentialing and licensing professionals is skilled in helping physicians through the licensing and credentialing process, and Weatherby may cover related fees. Eligible primary care physicians can apply for expedited licensure through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), which will accelerate licensure in member states.
"Weatherby took all of my information, my diploma, my certifications, all the paperwork, and have run with it. They get in touch with the credentialing folks and take care of it all,” says Green.
Weatherby’s experienced team of consultants, travel specialists, and licensing and credentialing professionals will make starting a primary care locum tenens assignment as smooth and hassle-free as possible. Your dedicated consultant will help you find an assignment that matches your needs and expectations. The licensing and credentialing team will then take the lead in securing your credentials. And finally, housing and travel specialists will handle all the travel logistics to ensure a seamless experience.
On the first day of your primary care assignment, the facility will greet you with an onboarding process to get you quickly up to speed on their systems and workflows.
Primary care physicians are in high demand across the United States. Locums salaries can vary based on region, your professional background, the assignment schedule, and other factors. Family medicine locum tenens physicians earn, on average, $120 – $135 hourly, while internal medicine locum tenens physicians earn $120 – $130 hourly, according to Locumstory.
Find out more: How locum tenens compensation works
Learn more about how to become a family medicine locum tenens or internal medicine locum tenens physician
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