National Locum Tenens Week is August 9-13, 2021. Here’s what we appreciate most about locum tenens providers and how they seamlessly deliver uninterrupted care for patients and facilities across our nation.  

<h2>Did You Know?</h2>
<p>
  Locum tenens providers are an essential component of our nation’s healthcare
  industry*:
</p>

<ul>
  <li>
    More than 50,000 physicians (over 5% of all doctors) work locum tenens
    assignments annually.
  </li>

  <li>
    Locum tenens doctors provide care for an estimated 7.5 million Americans
    every year.
  </li>

  <li>
    90% of U.S. healthcare facilities use locum tenens physicians every year.
  </li>

  <li>
    <a href="https://www.nalto.org/national-locum-tenens-week" target="_blank">
      Nalto</a
    >
  </li>
</ul>

<h2>We’re Grateful for All of Our Nation’s Locum Tenens Providers</h2>
<p>
  Locum tenens providers play an essential role in ensuring continuity of care
  for patients and facilities – especially amidst the ongoing challenges posed
  by the pandemic. Across the U.S., countless healthcare organizations –
  hospitals, surgical centers, rural healthcare systems, VA and IHS facilities,
  private practices, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, and more –
  rely on locums support to fill shortages and relieve providers.
</p>
<p>
  <strong
    >We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation for all of the locum
    tenens physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to
    delivering uninterrupted care for patients across our nation. Thank you for
    your spirit of adventure, willingness to mobilize, adaptability, and
    expertise!</strong
  >
</p>
<h2>About National Locum Tenens Week</h2>
<p>
  National Locum Tenens Week was established to recognize the contribution of
  locum tenens providers and to join healthcare staffing agencies from across
  the industry in celebrating these professionals.
</p>
<p>
  National Locum Tenens Week occurs annually the second week in August. Led by
  the
  <a href="https://www.nalto.org/" target="_blank"
    >National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations®</a
  >
  (NALTO®), the program’s annual platform provides a forum to collectively
  recognize locum tenens doctors and the contributions made by staffing agencies
  to the U.S. healthcare industry.
</p>
<p>
  The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®) is the only
  professional association of temporary physician staffing firms committed to a
  code of ethics and to maintaining the highest industry standards. Cross
  Country Locums in a proud member of NALTO.
</p>
<h2>About Locum Tenens</h2>
<p>
  Locum tenens means “to hold the place of,” and the terminology is widely used
  within the healthcare field to describe the temporary placement of medical
  providers. There are many advantages to working locums, and Cross Country
  Locums provides the expertise and support to make the experience seamless and
  professionally rewarding.
</p>
<p>
  Physicians and APPs across the nation choose to embark on locums assignments
  because they can:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Pair work with travel</li>
  <li>Try out diverse practice settings</li>
  <li>Have a flexible schedule</li>
  <li>Enjoy competitive compensation and generous perks</li>
  <li>
    Reduce stress due to administrative load, patient volume, and staff
    management
  </li>
  <li>Care for underserved patient populations</li>
  <li>Return to practice part time</li>
  <li>Expand professional network</li>
  <li>Gain specialized skills</li>
</ul>
<p>Many thanks to all of the providers who have chosen the locums lifestyle!</p>
<p>
  If you’re interested in learning how a locums assignment can fit into your
  life, connect with one of our
  <a href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/job-search" target="_blank"
    >skilled locum tenens experts</a
  >
  today.
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Sharing Our Love for Locums: Locum Tenens Week is August 9-13!