Monday, January 21, 2008

Hospitalist Locum: Changing the face of medicine in US

Hospitalist locums are those medicos who work in a temporary position as a substitute for a permanent person for a fix period of time. The concept of locums is associated with physicians but now it has become generic in nature. Hospitals ands medical facilities in US, hire locums through various locum agencies.

How to approach locum agencies?

To get the best locums to fill up the vacancies, generally hospitals and medical facilities contact locum agencies who register experienced locum doctors, GP locums and allied health professionals. These skilled and qualified people are further contacted by recruiters and after some negotiations, vacancies can be filled up. Normally, locum agencies maintain a wide network of contacts to enlist good employment opportunities.

To work as a hospitalist locum, a professional has to sign a proper contract with details including the payment and the working hours.

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