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<h2>What is Locum Tenens?</h2>
<p>
  Locum tenens loosely translates to “place-holder”. Healthcare facilities use
  locum tenens emergency medicine physicians to fill in for other EM doctors who
  are on vacation or leave. Locum tenens emergency medicine physicians may also
  be needed to establish new service lines or satisfy staffing shortages.
  Traditionally, locum tenens appealed to physicians who were in retirement and
  wanted to return part-time, but the arrangement has evolved to include various
  scenarios and physicians at all stages of their careers – even those who are
  just starting out.
</p>

<h2>Why Work as a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician?</h2>
<p>
  The locum tenens arrangement appeals to physicians for various reasons, from
  fulfilling a sense of adventure to allowing more time with family. The
  compensation for locum tenens emergency medicine physicians can be higher than
  the salary of a permanent emergency medicine physician and the perks make
  locum tenens even more enticing.
</p>
<p>Some reasons physicians choose to work locum tenens are to:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Try out a new work environment</li>
  <li>Live in a different area</li>
  <li>Earn extra income to pay off loans or build a nest egg</li>
  <li>Choose an ideal schedule and assignment length</li>
  <li>Work on a specialization</li>
  <li>Build a network of professionals</li>
  <li>See how different facilities practice emergency medicine</li>
  <li>Care for underserved patients in rural or urban areas</li>
  <li>Work with Veterans Affairs or Indian Health Services</li>
  <li>Spend more time with family</li>
  <li>Take on a moonlighting assignment</li>
  <li>Return to practice after retirement</li>
</ul>

<h2>What is the Salary of an Emergency Medicine Physician?</h2>
<p>
  According to the 2018-2019 Compensation Report for Emergency Physicians
  published in the American College of Emergency Physicians’ ACEP Now, the
  national average salary for emergency physicians increased 3.5%, a steady
  trend over the past ten years. There continues to be a broad range in salary
  across some states from $116-$300 an hour in Pennsylvania and $160-$282 an
  hour in Minnesota. Locum tenens continue to offer higher rates of $300-$320 an
  hour.
</p>

<h2>What is the Work Setting for an Emergency Medicine Physician?</h2>
<p>
  There are locum tenens opportunities for emergency medicine physicians in:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Hospital emergency departments</li>
  <li>Intensive care units</li>
  <li>Emergency transport</li>
  <li>Urgent care clinics</li>
  <li>Government agencies (VA, IHS)</li>
  <li>Palliative care settings</li>
  <li>University health centers</li>
  <li>Rural health facilities</li>
</ul>
<h2>What is the Demand for Emergency Medicine Physicians?</h2>
<p>
  Many factors contribute to the demand for emergency medicine physicians. This
  growing demand can be attributed to:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Increased longevity of the population</li>
  <li>More visits for non-urgent conditions</li>
  <li>More patients with mental health issues and drug-related problems</li>
</ul>

<p>
  Moreover, while many facilities are open to hiring physicians who are
  board-certified in primary care, doctors who are board-certified in emergency
  medicine (BCEM) are in high demand.
</p>

<h2>
  Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician Jobs with Cross Country Locums
</h2>
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  At Cross Country Locums, we are proud to offer a variety of locum tenens
  assignments featuring advantages that include:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>A++ rated comprehensive professional liability insurance</li>
  <li>Fast, convenient, electronic direct deposit</li>
  <li>
    Access to many nationwide locum positions through our extensive network
  </li>
  <li>A wide range of assignments of varying length</li>
  <li>Experience in staffing since 1986</li>
  <li>A stellar reputation</li>
  <li>
    Staffing awards that include the Diamond Award, Clearly Rated Best of
    Staffing
  </li>
  <li>
    NCQA-certified CVO to assist with client onboarding and risk management
  </li>
  <li>Fabulous testimonials and excellent reviews</li>
</ul>
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