Telehealth Opportunities.

With the increasing demand for telemedicine, now is an excellent time to explore the opportunities available in this growing field.

Partnering with a locum tenens agency can be highly beneficial. Agencies assist in matching you with telehealth opportunities that align with your preferences and expertise. They also guide you through the credentialing process, helping ensure that you meet all necessary requirements. They connect you with telehealth positions that fit your preferences and expertise through assignment matching. Finally, they offer ongoing support throughout your assignments to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

To explore current Weatherby locum tenens telehealth opportunities, contact us or browse our telehealth job listings.

Whether you work with Weatherby or another locum tenens agency, be sure to  choose an agency  that has the resources you need to support you in finding and completing your telehealth assignments.

A quality locums agency should provide:

• The opportunity to select from a variety of assignments

• The freedom to work as many or as few hours as you choose

Additionally, it’s crucial to partner with an agency recruiter or consultant who:

• Makes you feel at ease

• You trust to build a lasting professional relationship

• Will understand your requirements and prioritize your best interests

Take advantage of conversations with a consultant to learn more about:

• How the locum tenens telehealth process works

• How the agency will support you with credentialing, privileging, and licensing

• What malpractice coverage the agency provides

• What the pay schedule is

• What types of opportunities are available in your specialty/subspecialty
  

Pro tip: Proactively set communication preferences and expectations. Let your consultant or recruiter know how often you want to be contacted, your preferred communication method (text, email, or phone), and the best time of day to reach you.

Weatherby offers hundreds of telehealth opportunities across more than 50 specialties. From psychiatry to medical oncology, we likely have an opportunity for you.

Pro tip: Not every telehealth position is listed online.  If you're not seeing the jobs you want, be sure to connect with your consultant.

Locum tenens telehealth pay can vary widely depending on several factors, including the provider's specialty, location, the complexity of the work, and the terms of the contract. Most positions are paid hourly, with rates ranging from $80 to $200 or more per hour, depending on specialty and experience. Additionally, there is generally no travel or housing reimbursement.

A locum tenens telehealth assignment typically follows a structured process to ensure smooth integration and effective service delivery. Here's how it generally works: 

Identification of Needs: The healthcare facility identifies a need for telehealth services, whether due to high patient volume, staffing shortages, or the need for specialized expertise. 

Recruitment and Placement: Weatherby helps the facility recruit qualified locum tenens providers with the necessary credentials and experience. The provider is selected based on the specific needs of the facility and the patient population. 

Credentialing and Onboarding: Weatherby handles the entire process of licensing and credentialing and will often cover the cost for attaining additional state licenses. Additionally, Weatherby provides the same claims-based malpractice coverage for both on-site and telehealth locums assignments, although some institutions provide their own malpractice coverage for providers that provide coverage for their system.  Onboarding involves familiarizing them with the facility's telehealth platform, procedures, and protocols. 

Technology Set Up: Both the provider and the facility ensure that the necessary technology is in place for telehealth consultations. This includes secure video conferencing tools, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and other required software. 

Integration into Workflow: The locum tenens provider integrates into the facility’s telehealth workflow, which may involve coordinating with existing clinical staff, understanding patient management protocols, and using the facility's telehealth infrastructure. 

Providing Service: The locum tenens provider begins seeing patients via telehealth, conducting virtual consultations, diagnoses, and follow-ups. They adhere to the facility's standards of care and protocols while working remotely. 

Ongoing Support and Communication: The provider remains in communication with the facility’s permanent staff and administrators as well as their Weatherby consultant. They receive ongoing support for any issues that arise and provide updates on patient care as needed.