faqs

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How is Doctor Locums different from traditional staffing agencies?

Doctor Locums gives healthcare organizations direct access to physicians and allows leaders to book physicians directly through the app.  Due to minimal overhead, Doctor Locums costs are typically 15% to 50% lower than traditional staffing agencies.

How do you know your physicians have valid credentials?

Doctor Locums partnered with PreCheck, the largest background screening and license monitoring company in the healthcare industry, to develop best-in-class credentialing policies and processes. All Doctor Locums physicians meet Joint Commission and state physician requirements. Our electronic credentialing process also speeds up the privileging process for facilities.

How does Doctor Locums rates compare to traditional staffing agency rates?

On average, Doctor Locums rates are between 10% to 30% lower than staffing agency rates.  Discounts vary by physician specialty and seasonal demand.

Do physician leaders / healthcare facilities have to pay to use the app?

No! Physicians and healthcare facilities use the Doctor Locums app for free.  Healthcare facilities only incur costs when Doctor Locums physicians work assignments at their facilities.