When will I be Able to do
Locum Tenens?
It all depends on your comfort
level and the client’s needs. Even though
you have just finished your anesthesia program and
are ready to take on a variety of cases, locums
must be comfortable to work in a variety of situations,
including being solo. Being a locum is more
than just performing anesthesia, and gaining experience
in a Permanent position is the best way to prepare
for your future in locum tenens.
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Can I Work PRN Locums on the
Side?
This is one way to get acclimated
with locum tenens. We have many clients all
over the country that can use someone for a few
days per week or month and will take a new graduate.
This is an excellent way to earn extra income on
your vacation or your post-call day. When
you are set up with your permanent job, one of our
Account Managers can help you set up a PRN assignment
in your area, and we can cover your malpractice
insurance at no cost!
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Why Use National Anesthesia
for Permanent Placement?
While you are concentrating on
your studies, let National Anesthesia Services concentrate
on your job search! With Account Managers
to assist you 24 hours per day, 7 days per week,
we can help set you up with everything you need
to start your first Permanent position. We
can give you the necessary paperwork for your Medicare
number, help write your CV, set up interview, and
even assist with relocation information!
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Ready to Make the
Connection?
The first step in making the connection into locums
is to register with National Anesthesia
Services . You will need to complete and
return our brief application. In addition to the
application you will need to complete a clinical
skills checklist. You will then need to return these
items together with clear copies of the following:
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How Much Does this Cost?
Absolutely nothing! There
is no cost to our providers for finding them a position.
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What Sets National
Anesthesia Apart From Other Agencies?
Two words set us apart, RELATIONSHIPS and INTEGRITY
. National Anesthesia truly believes in building
relationships. We don't look at our providers as
a commodity but rather as family --- we live life
with you if you allow us to.
Integrity is the fabric of our existence; National
Anesthesia will never lie, cheat or steal from you.
If we say we have an opportunity for you, we do!
The money we say we will pay you will be paid to
you in a timely fashion. If we say we are going
to do something for you, we do it! We do not participate
in unethical business practices! We do not break
our word! We expect the same from you.
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What Income Can I Expect to
Earn?
This will depend on many different
variables, such as geographic location, whether
or not you are a hospital employee (W-2) or an independent
contractor (1099), the benefit package, etc.
We can help in the negotiation process with a new
employer.
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What is a Medicare Number
For?
Now that you are an anesthesia
provider, the Medicare cases you provide anesthesia
for need to be billed for. By May of 2007,
every provider will be required to have an NPI (National
Provider Identifier) for Medicare billing purposes,
so we recommend getting one right off the bat.
For more information regarding the NPI, please visit
the “Helpful Links” section of our website.
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