FAQ

Has any PA-C here applied for medicare part B for a job? They keep asking me for my employment arrangement and a contact person but the 2 jobs I am trying to apply for expect me to have the credentialing already. TYIA

Can physicians get interstate medical licensure for all states?

Can I find resources about locum tenens billing guidelines for Medicare claims?

If a permanent physician leaves the practice and a locum tenens physician is employed in their place, can they work for longer than the 60-day billing period limit in that case?

If a company needs a physician for more than the limited amount of time of a locum tenens, do they hire more than one?

Can specialties like pathology and radiology get the same locum tenens provisions as standard physicians?

Is the locum tenens industry big?

What should I ask an agency before I plan on working with them?

What special tasks do recruiters do for locum tenens?

Are locum tenens independent contractors?

As an independent contactor working as a locum tenens physician, do I receive business-related tax deductions?

What are the benefits of working as a locum tenens physician provider?

Do locum tenens have sick days, paid vacation, or personal days?

How do I file a 1099 as an independent contractor locum tenens physician?

What kind of tax breaks can I expect as a locum tenens provider?

As an independent contractor, do I get the option of adding money to a retirement account?

Can I work in a locum tenens position as a resident or fellow?

How will the staffing firm compensate me?

What do I need to work with a JCAHO (Joint Commission on Quality Assurance) and NCQA (National Commission on Quality Assurance) following company?

What should you double-check or negotiate in your contract?

How do I avoid getting trapped with a facility that I'm unhappy in?

Can I work as a locum tenens physician even though I am retired?

How do physician recruiters help me in my new position?

What should I include in my physician contract?

Is there a way to get an interstate medical licensure so I can work as a physician in all states?

Are locum tenens considered employees or independent contractors?

What kind of business-related tax deductions do locum tenens receive?

What things should locum tenens do to make sure they are responsible and ready for tax season?

What should a physician seeking initial licensure or applying for a license in a state other than their home state expect?

How can I shorten the length of the physician licensing process?

Is there any way for a physician to be eligible to practice in a state even if you don't have the proper licensure in that state?

How do I re-enter the physician practice after an extended absence from clinical activity?

What are the differences between malpractice insurances?

What are the basic requirements for an MD starting their career?

How often do physicians need to renew their licenses? How do you do it?

What are the areas a physician assistant can work in?

How can I prepare to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)?

What questions should physicians prepare for in job interviews?

What are some things that physicians starting a new job search need to do?

How do I evaluate the quality of a physician job opportunity from a business standpoint?

How long is the credentialing process for CRNAs and what does it entail?

Do I require a lawyer to help me evaluate my physician employment contract?

What do physicians need to look for in lawyers to review their employment contract?

I'm interested in a job that is outside the state I'm licensed in. How do I become eligible to work in a different state?

I'm currently pursuing a fellowship or residency, is it too early to start applying for jobs afterward?

Will I ever be on call? If so, what is the call schedule?

How will taxes work if I am pursuing a temporary or locum tenens position?

I've decided an agency, employer or position is not right for me. Will I get penalized if I break my contract?

What are the benefits of going through an agency, as opposed to a direct hire?

I've applied for a position. How long does it typical take to hear back from a medical facility?

What should I know about an agency before I decide to work with them?

What questions should I ask an employer before I decide to work for them?

I'm a Nurse practitioner, physician's assistant or CRNA, how will my benefits differ from that of a M.D. or D.O.?

Do travel positions look good on my resume?

Why would I choose a travel position?

What questions should I ask my recruiter before signing a contract?

Is housing provided for me?

Can I choose not to live in the provided housing?

Do physicians ever get permanently hired on after a travel job?

What transportation will I use while I'm traveling?

Do travel jobs pay more, less, or the same as traditional physician positions?

What costs do I have to worry about while I'm traveling?

Are there consequences if I break a contract?

What hours will I be working?

Will I have full benefits during my locum tenens job? If not, what benefits will my position entitle?

How long are locum tenens jobs?

How do taxes work for locum tenens jobs?

How do I find the right agency for me?

How do I find the right recruiter for me?

Are there any international locum tenens available?

What are the penalties if I need to cut my locum stay short?

If I live in the provided housing, will I have a roommate?

Will I have any paid time off or vacation days?

Can my family travel with me?

Can my pet travel with me?

What furniture will be provided if I choose to live in the provided housing?

Do I need to be licensed in every state I travel to?

What experience do I need to become a locum tenens physician?

Can recent graduates travel for a locum tenens job?

What do I do between locum tenens jobs?

Can I collect unemployment between jobs?

Do they have drug testing for locum tenens jobs?

Can I ask to work in a specific hospital or medical facility?

Do I have to pay travel expenses?

Do I have to pay moving expenses?

Do I have to apply or can I just send my resume?

Can I choose a specific city I want to travel to?

If my stay spans over months, will I get any bonuses or pay increases?

Does my agency pay for utilities in the provided housing?

Am I guaranteed a certain amount of hours?

Will I ever be on call?

Can I take a locum tenens job in a city I currently live in?

Are there additional fees if I bring my family?

Can I take a locum tenens job with another physician?

I've never pursued a travel position before, how do I get started?

Why do companies hire locum physicians?

How do I know if I'm the right physician for a locum tenens job?

How long does it take to get hired?