Locum Tenens

Temporary physician coverage maintaining continuity of care.

TRUSTED BY US DEPT. OF DEFENSE, US VETERANS AFFAIRS, MICROSOFT
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Staffing Models & Pricing

Preferred

Set-Your-Rate Locums

You specify the C2C hourly or daily bill rate and assignment details; we deliver within that rate.

What you provide:

  • List of open assignments with C2C rate per role
  • Job and contract descriptions

We review across data on 800M+ LinkedIn profiles and 30+ sources to shortlist.

No placement fee; transparent weekly invoicing.

Conversion to Perm

Optional

If you want to retain a physician permanently:

12-week contract → 10% conversion fee

Matches Clinsentia Contract-to-Perm terms

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Direct-Hire Alternative

Skip contracting and hire full-time physicians:

18%first hire
16%for 2-4
15%for 5+

Most agencies charge 20-25% for specialized healthcare. Clinsentia delivers at 15-18% with a 72-hour shortlist.

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What's Included

Credentialing & license verification (state-by-state)
Background checks, OIG/SAM exclusion screening
Scheduling, timesheets, and weekly payroll
HIPAA/BAA compliance
Malpractice coordination (occurrence or claims-made supported)

Assignment Types

Inpatient Coverage
Outpatient Clinics
Telemedicine
ED/Hospitalist
Nights/Weekends
Rural Outreach
Vacation/Sick Leave

Process Timeline

Day 0Intake & Requirements

Panel, specialty, schedule, privileges assessment

Day 0-1Sourcing

800M+ profiles & 30+ data sources

Day 1-3Pre-checks

Credentialing, references, availability

Day 3-5Shortlist & Interviews

Curated candidates ready for placement

StartOnboarding

Schedule lock, weekly invoicing begins

72-Hour Shortlist

Qualified candidates delivered fast

Credentialing & Compliance

Full verification and screening

Nationwide Coverage

All states and territories

Flexible Terms

Per-diem, weekly, or monthly

Featured Specialties

Internal Medicine / Family MedicineHospitalistEmergency MedicinePsychiatryAnesthesiaRadiology / Interventional RadiologySurgery SubspecialtiesCardiologyPediatricsObstetrics & GynecologyNeurologyOrthopedics
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Explore Our Staffing Solutions

Direct Placement

18% / 16% / 15% tiered pricing for permanent hires

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Contract-to-Perm Hybrid

12-week trial → 10% conversion fee

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Set-Your-Rate Contracting

You set the C2C rate, we deliver talent

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Frequently Asked Questions

What information do you need from us?
List of open assignments with C2C rate per role and job/contract descriptions, schedule, start date, location/telemedicine requirements, and credentialing requirements.
Who is the employer of record during locums?
Clinsentia serves as the employer of record during the contract period, handling all payroll, benefits administration, and compliance requirements.
How does malpractice coverage work?
We coordinate malpractice insurance coverage, supporting both occurrence and claims-made policies. Tail coverage arrangements can be negotiated based on assignment specifics.
What's the minimum assignment length?
We accommodate assignments ranging from single-day coverage to multi-month contracts. Most assignments range from 2 weeks to 3 months, with options for extension.
How are timesheets and overtime handled?
Electronic timesheets are submitted weekly. Overtime and holiday rates are pre-negotiated and clearly defined in the contract terms.
Are travel and lodging included?
Travel and lodging can be arranged as pass-through expenses or included in the bill rate, depending on your preference and the assignment location.
What's your conversion policy?
After a 12-week contract period, you can convert a locum physician to permanent status with a 10% conversion fee. See our Contract-to-Perm page for details.
Are you eligible for government contracts?
Yes, we maintain active SAM.gov registration and can support federal healthcare facilities including VA and DoD medical centers.

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