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<h2>What is a Locum Tenens Hospitalist?</h2>
<p>
  A locum tenens hospitalist is an internist who practices hospital medicine on
  a temporary assignment. Translated from Latin, locum tenens means &ldquo;to
  hold a place&rdquo;. Facilities use of locum tenens providers to fill
  vacancies, cover for those on leave, fulfill demands or establish new service
  lines.&nbsp;<br />
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  This type of arrangement allows locum tenens doctors unparalleled flexibility
  and freedom because they get to choose when and where they want to work.
  Often, hospitalists and internists take locum tenens assignments because they
  want to:
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<ul>
  <li>Travel to new destinations</li>
  <li>Find their ideal work environment</li>
  <li>Earn additional income</li>
  <li>Gain specialized experience</li>
  <li>Return to practice after retiring</li>
  <li>Care for patients in underserved communities</li>
  <li>Expand their professional network</li>
</ul>

<h2>What is the Salary of a Locum Tenens Hospitalist?</h2>
<p>
  Locum tenens salaries vary based on geographic area, qualifications,
  specializations and assignments. However, they generally reflect salaries of
  permanent positions and have additional perks like paid travel, housing and
  professional liability insurance. The&nbsp;<a
    href="https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291063.htm"
    >Bureau of Labor Statistics</a
  >&nbsp;(BLS) reports the mean annual wage of internists as $196,490 and the
  hourly reimbursement as $94.47 for 2018. According to&nbsp;<a
    href="https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Hospitalist/Salary"
    target="_blank"
    >PayScale</a
  >
  The average salary of a hospitalist is reported as $234,648 with an average
  hourly reimbursement of $111.94
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<h2>Hospitalists and Internists are in Demand</h2>
<p>
  There are only an estimated 44,000 hospitalists and 42,000 general internists
  practicing in the United States according to the BLS. There is great demand
  for hospitalists due to their ability to provide services across the continuum
  of care, which tends to improve both patient satisfaction and hospital
  efficiency. As for the comprehensive knowledge and general expertise of
  internists, the demand for their skillset is increasing alongside the growing
  number of aging patients.
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<h2>What are Subspecialties within Internal and Hospital Medicine?</h2>
<p>
  Within internal medicine, physicians can subspecialize in allergy/immunology,
  cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hematology/oncology,
  hepatology, infectious disease, nephrology, pulmonology or rheumatology. There
  are even subspecialties within hospitalist medicine, including general surgery
  and OB/GYN.
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<h2>How to Find the Best Locum Tenens Agency</h2>
<p>
  To find the best locum tenens company, look for one that features diverse
  positions in a variety of locations. The company should offer competitive
  compensation, paid travel, housing and medical liability insurance. Its
  recruiters must be enthusiastic, informed, connected and eager to match you
  with your ideal locum tenens assignment. Partner with a company that has rave
  reviews, multiple healthcare staffing awards and an established and respected
  presence within the industry.
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<h2>Why work with Cross Country Locums?</h2>
<p>At Cross Country Locums, we are proud to offer:</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>
    Staffing awards that include the Diamond Award, Clearly Rated Best of
    Staffing
  </li>
  <li>NCQA-certified CVO to assist with onboarding and risk management</li>
  <li>Great testimonials and excellent reviews</li>
  <li>Experience in staffing since 1986</li>
  <li>A stellar reputation</li>
</ul>
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Locum Tenens Internal Medicine Physician Professional Profile