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We’re not saying you have commitment issues. We’re just trying to address a very common question among locum tenens, especially those considering entering the field: How long is a locum tenens’ contract? The most important thing to remember before considering work as a locum tenens, is you have freedom. Signing up as a locum tenens does not force you to work somewhere you do not want. You have the choice to go where you want and the opportunity to find a contract that begins when you are ready. With this freedom comes an inherent comfort in the duration of your contract.
Contracts are typically very flexible. Contracts may be either part time or full time work. Contracts are filled by recent graduates, semi-retired professionals and all others in between. Some contracts may call for a minor, part time commitment of just a few days a week; other contracts require a full time commitment and are on a fixed schedule. You may well choose to work weekends or only week days. Some contracts are designed to cover from a few days to a week, while the senior physician takes a well deserved vacation. Other contracts may demand several months or a year (or more) minimum. Some contracts may offer that a locum tenens may buy into their practice when the initial contract is completed. The possibilities are limitless and no two contracts are ever the same! Find the opportunity that fits perfectly in your life. Remember that scheduling a locum tenens is determined by the needs of the facility.
We remain, as always,
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