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Although not exactly a career alternative in itself, a locum tenens assignment is often an excellent way to begin a career in medicine. Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that literally means 'one who "holds the place,"' and refers to a physician who temporarily carries on the practice of an absent colleague.
A locum tenens may be just the ticket to experience an urban or rural setting within a solo, small single or multi-specialty group, large single or multispecialty group, and a hospital-associated practice before actually beginning your career. A locum tenens assignment allows you the opportunity to experience "risk free" the lifestyles associated with various geographic locations before deciding upon your ultimate location.
- Opportunities-MedSource Consultants has superlative Locum Tenens assignments. We have short and long term assignments, many which are possible for a permanent placement
- Pay Rates-MedSource Consultants pay rates for subcontractors are the highest of any agency on the market.
- Malpractice-MedSource Consultants has an excellent malpractice coverage policy.
- Travel-MedSource Consultants reps can provide you with travel services from A to Z. If you prefer to handle your own travel arrangements, we will negotiate reimbursement rates between you and the client.
- Locations-MedSource Consultants has Locum Tenens opportunities in extremely desirable locations…coast to coast!
- Representatives-MedSource Consultants reps are responsive, experienced and extremely knowledgeable.
Pay
Rates
MedSource Consultants® pay rates for
independent contractors are the highest
of any agency on the market. Rates
are based on an eight (8) hour day.
In addition you are compensated for
taking weeknight call, weekend call,
and any overtime past (8) hours a
day, or forty (40) hours per week.
Pay rates are subject to change for
veterans affairs work and state hospital
work. Call your recruiter today to
discuss the current pay rates we offer
at (800) 735-8261.
Malpractice
MedSource Consultants® offers the best
occurrence malpractice insurance for
our physicians available today. It
is important to us that you are full
insured while you are on assignment.
The APA endorsed professional liability
insurance program managed by Professional
Risk Management Services, Inc. is
also the foremost leader in professional
risk management. The security in having
a company like PRMS behind you is
that they are there for any situation
you face on assignment. You have the
ability to contact a risk management
consultant at any time while on assignment.
Consult there website at www.apa-plip.com.
Lodging
Housing is provided while
on assignment away from your place
of residence. MedSource Consultants®
Locums has a corporate account with
Oakwood Worldwide, which is the largest
provider of corporate apartments in
the nation. These luxury corporate
apartments come well equipped and
most offer gym and salon facilities.
To receive the benefits of a luxury
corporate apartment the length of
your Assignment usually requires a
minimum of 1 month. For shorter-term
assignments top-rated hotel accommodations
are commonly used, typically ones
with kitchens and other familiar comforts
of home. Rest assured that we work
with both you and the client to assure
that you receive the best possible
housing.
Automobile
Rental cars are provided through our
corporate accounts with Hertz, and
Avis rental cars. We have provided
the security of knowing that all of
your transportation needs are met
before you get to the assignment.
When you arrive at the counter your
car is ready to go. All cars are fully
insured and well maintained.
Should you decide to take your own
car on assignment then you will be
reimbursed for your mileage at the
current IRS amount.
MedSource Consultants® offers corporate
discounted rates and various coupons
and upgrades with Hertz Rental Car
and National Car Rental.
Travel
We have a corporate account with an
international travel agent that provides
the best service in the locum tenens
market for our Psychiatrists. Your
round trip travel to an assignment
is arranged and paid for by MedSource Consultants® Locums. We take every consideration
into finding you the best flights
that are available. We coordinate
all travel plans with you directly,
and book flights upon your approval.
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