Paragon Locum Tenens provides top-quality temporary medical staffing solutions to healthcare facilities across the country. Our database of highly qualified physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants allows us to quickly and effectively match the right provider to the right role.

Once a healthcare facility contacts us with a staffing need, our experienced recruiters work closely with them to understand the specific requirements of the role. We then tap into our extensive network of pre-screened providers to identify the best candidate for the position. Our team handles all the logistics, from credentialing to scheduling, to ensure a seamless placement.

Medical professionals interested in joining our network can submit their CV and credentials to our team. We’ll review your qualifications and, if you’re a good fit, guide you through the onboarding process. Paragon Locum Tenens offers competitive compensation and the flexibility to work when and where you want, with the support of our dedicated staff.

Locum tenens refers to providers and physicians work at healthcare facilities to fill gaps in care or occupy vacant positions on a temporary basis, though the positions can be short-term or long term.

A locum tenens staffing and recruiting agency such as Paragon assigns these providers to short- and long-term positions at hospitals, medical practices and organizations across the United States.

“Locum Tenens” is Latin for “holding one’s place. Although the term’s origins dating back to 1640, its modern use stems from the 1970s when rural areas required additional physician staffing for their medically underserved populations. The industry has grown rapidly over the last 50 years, with more than 85% of healthcare facilities relying on locum tenens providers in all 50 states. The term has also expanded to include a wider variety of healthcare providers, not just doctors and physicians.

Locum tenens is an attractive option for healthcare providers looking to gain clinical experience, earn better pay, or have flexibility and less burnout in their careers. Others love locum tenens for the opportunity to travel and visit new places.  Still others may be looking to retire from their practices, but still be involved with caring for patients, with less burden than they’ve experienced in the past.

Healthcare workers of all fields and specialties now regularly work locum tenens. Paragon Locum Tenens works with a wide variety of healthcare providers of all specialties, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), CRNAs.  

Paragon Locum Tenens works with NPs, PAs, physicians, dentists, and CRNAs!  We support a wide variety of specialties such as Gastroenterology, E.R., Anesthesia, Cardiology, Pulmonology, General Surgery, Oncology, Primary Care, Psychiatry, OB/GYN, Radiology and dentistry. 

Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities such as surgery centers, clinics and even Companies have healthcare staffing openings. Paragon works with a variety of clients looking to fill temporary roles throughout the country, including but not limited to hospitals, private practices, and urgent care.

Working with an company like Paragon makes the process simple. We handle all of the paperwork and other heavy lifting to improve the overall experience for both our providers and clients. All our providers and clients need to do is let us know what they are looking for!

Yes! As long as you are still actively licensed and board certified, you are able to work as a locum tenens provider! Many retired healthcare providers use locum tenens work to supplement their retirement income.

Many physicians work a combination of in person and telemedicine.  You let us know what type of work you would like, and we’ll accommodate your need.

With most Paragon locum tenens assignments travel including flights, hotels, car rentals, and other modes of transportation are covered by the client and organized by Paragon’s in-house travel team.

Paragon’s in-house credentialing team works with clients and the locums to ensure a smooth credentialing process

Paragon provides comprehensive, “A”-rated medical malpractice insurance for locums on assignment.

Yes! The key benefit of being a locum provider is your ability to make your own schedule. We have positions ranging from one weekend to full-time. Be upfront with your recruiter about your availability and they can find a position best suited to what you are available for.

No, you can be new to the locum life. With that said, it is important to have experience in your field. Although many clients will allow recent graduates, many prefer providers with some experience under their belt. Additionally, we require that our locum tenens providers have practiced medicine within the past 2 years.

If you are unhappy with your assignment, reach out to your recruiter and ask about your out clause.

Positions are available in all 50 states and the U.S. territories! All you need to do is tell us where you want to work and we will help find you a great opportunity in that location (or nearby)!

As independent contractors, locum tenens providers are typically not eligible for medical benefits. However, your health insurance premiums, along with other expenses, may be tax deductible.  Contact your tax advisor for more information regarding working as an independent contractor.

Locum tenens jobs through Paragon offer highly competitive pay (often more than a typical permanent job) based on location and medical specialty. Locum tenens providers are paid as independent contractors on a net-15 basis at an agreed-upon rate.

Because locums are independent contractors, Paragon does not withhold taxes from paychecks. Working as an independent contractor may offer tax advantages, such as the ability to deduct certain expenses and healthcare insurance premiums.