Locum Tenens Placement
Why Locum Tenens?
There are many reasons for working as a Locum
Tenens Anesthesiologist. The most common of
which are:
- Higher Compensation. Locum Tenens Anesthesiologists
earn an average of 40 to 50 percent more
per hour than those who are permanently
employed.
- Independence. The freedom to choose where
and when you work, as well as for whom.
- Flexible Schedule. Many Locum Tenens Anesthesiologists
enjoy the flexibility of working as little
or as much as they choose. It is now your
choice.
- Locum to Perm. Locum Tenens is an excellent
method of searching for that new position.
Both parties have the opportunity to evaluate
the other.
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Ready to Make
the Connection?
The first step in making the connection into
Locum Tenens 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:
Anesthesiologists:
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- All State Licenses
- Professional Liability Insurance (if applicable)
- BLS and ACLS Certification
- 3 Reference Letters or Completed Reference
Forms (supplied by National Anesthesia)
- Drivers License and Social Security Card
- Immunization Records
Anesthesiologists should provide copies of
their DEA Certificate, Board Certification
(if applicable), and all diplomas/certificates
from medical school, internship, residency,
and fellowship (if applicable).
Many hospitals also require proof of current
immunization records against hepatitis, measles,
mumps and rubella, as well as a recent TB/PPD
skin test. We recommend, at minimum, obtaining
a PPD test showing results within the last
9 months.
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How Does Locum
Tenens Work?
Once you are registered with National Anesthesia
Services, you will be eligible to accept Anesthesiologist
jobs with us. Your information will reside
in our secure database. When a request for
coverage is received from a client, we search
our database for providers who hold a license
where the client is located. Many of our clients
exclusively utilize our agency for staffing;
however, some may use two or three anesthesia
staffing agencies, so it is important that
we quickly present our best providers with
our best opportunities. In order to do this,
we first call those Anesthesiologists we already
know to be available and acceptable to our
client. We then contact other Anesthesiologists
that best suit the available Locum Tenens
job.
When you respond by telephone, our medical
recruiter will discuss the opportunity in
complete detail. If there is something we
don't know, we'll get the answer for you!
At the end of the conversation, if you are
interested in the Locum Tenens job, we
will ask your permission to present your curriculum
vitae/resume to our client! * If you agree
you have made a commitment to us, then you
will be expected to hold your time for this
assignment with the client. Acceptance usually
takes from 1 - 48 hours to obtain depending
on the client. We can give you a good idea
how long it will take to get an answer back
before we present you.
Upon acceptance, we will send you an agreement
to sign and obtain a written confirmation.
During the period between acceptance and the
first day of your new assignment, we assist
with obtaining temporary privileges and make
your transportation and lodging arrangements.
We will also provide you with a supply of
timesheets and written Final Assignment Details.
During your assignment, you will interact
on a frequent basis with your Account Manager
recruiter who acts as your advocate on this
assignment. Your medical recruiter will be
responsible for finding your next Locum Tenens
job well in advance of the end of your current
assignment.
* Traditionally, upon receiving
the same curriculum vitae/resume from different
anesthesia staffing agencies, clients will
accept a candidate from the agency who presented
that candidate first. Some agencies will
present candidates to clients without the
candidate’s permission and without
ever speaking to the individual about the
assignment. The result being, if you want
to work at that particular assignment you
will have no other choice but to work through
the other agency. You would be surprised
how often this happens. If you do wish to
register with another agency, please "get
it in writing" that they cannot present
your credentials to their client without
first obtaining your permission
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How Long Are
Your Assignments?
Assignments can vary from one day to several
months, even up to several years. The average
length of an assignment for our Locum Tenens
Anesthesiologists is 60 days. We also offer
many one- and two-week assignments to Anesthesiologists
that currently have full-time jobs and are
looking to make extra money.
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Can I Take Time
Off From An Assignment?
If you are in a long-term assignment and
plan to take vacation or CME time off during
the assignment, please give us as much notice
as possible so that we will have ample time
to find replacement coverage for you during
your absence and allow us to inform the Chief
of Anesthesia.
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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
Anesthesiologists as a commodity but
rather as family --- we live life with you
if you allow us to.
Integrity is the fabric of our existence;
at National Anesthesia, if we say we
have an opportunity for you, we do! The money
we say we will pay you will be paid in a timely
fashion. If we say we are going to do something
for you, we do it! We do not break our word
and expect others to do likewise.
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Will I Have Enough
Work?
The anesthesia services employment market
is stronger than ever. Currently there are
over two thousand advertised jobs for Locum
Tenens Anesthesiologists. The overall market
for Locum Tenens and Permanent anesthesia
positions should remain strong despite the
increase of anesthesia schools. In addition,
over 50% of the Anesthesiologists currently
practicing in the United States are less than
ten to fifteen years from retirement.
Most Anesthesiologists who work Locum Tenens
jobs on a full-time basis carry multiple state
licenses. This will increase the opportunities
for Locum Tenens placement. We believe where
you get licensed is very important. Generally
we recommend getting licensed in those states
where there is a high demand for services.
Feel free to contact one of our medical recruiters
at any time for licensure recommendations.
Although we cannot obtain a license on your
behalf, we can help expedite a license and
help you through some of the red tape. Please
update us whenever you acquire a new license.
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What Income Can
I Expect To Earn?
You will be paid for each hour that you work
with an industry standard guarantee of 8 hours
per weekday. During weekday call, you will
earn a pager fee in addition to being paid
for any hour you work. During a weekend, the
call fee will be the equivalent of a 5-hour
minimum, plus the hourly rate for any hours
worked. Anesthesiologists who work Locum Tenens
jobs at least 46 weeks per year are earning
an average annual gross income of $294,400.00.
Overtime and call would increase this figure
to over $325,000.00. The normal hourly rate
for a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist is $170.00.
You will also be eligible for another $5,750.00
to $8,050.00 in meal allowances.
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As a Locums Tenens
Provider What Costs Will I Be Responsible For?
As a Locum Tenens Anesthesiologist, you will
be working as an independent contractor. Independent
contractors are responsible for paying their
own taxes (Federal, State and Local), Worker's
Compensation, malpractice, health, disability,
life and dental insurance, as well as any
ASA or other professional dues, CME expenses
and state licensing fees.
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What Legal
Structure Should I Operate Under?
Many Anesthesiologists work either as Sole
Proprietors or in some corporate form such
as an LLC, S Corp or C Corp. Although more
expensive, there are benefits to working as
a corporation. Please check with your tax
and legal advisors before making any decision
regarding which form to work under.
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Am I Responsible
For Paying My Taxes?
Yes. It is important that you pay the correct
amount of tax in a timely fashion. Please
check with your tax
advisor.
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Who Pays For
My Expenses At An Assignment?
Most clients provide transportation, lodging
and a meal per diem for any day worked.
If the assignment is too far away from where
you live to drive, then you will receive roundtrip
airfare and a rental car for your use during
the assignment. If it is practical for you
to drive, you will be reimbursed for roundtrip
mileage up to the standard IRS rate in effect
at the time.
Lodging can be a hotel room, a suite hotel
or a fully-furnished apartment. Our agreements
with our clients state that lodging must be
acceptable to the Anesthesiologist. Some Anesthesiologists
choose to arrive and stay in their personal
RVs. In most cases, clients will reimburse
an amount equal to their standard lodging
package.
At most assignments, Anesthesiologists also
receive a meal per diem of $30.00 per day
worked.
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What About
Health Insurance?
Being a healthcare provider, you understand
the importance of health insurance. Initially,
coverage may be obtained through your spouse's
employer or by utilizing Cobra health benefits
from your former employer, which can be purchased
for up to 18 months following employment.
There is a lot of talk these days about the
skyrocketing cost of health insurance, but
there are many good plans available at a reasonable
cost. Contact an
insurance broker in your area for a quote.
Disability insurance, while not
health insurance, is a form of protection
you may wish to consider as an independent
contactor.
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What About
Professional Liability Insurance?
As an independent
contractor, you may be interested in obtaining
your own liability insurance. We recommend
that your policy limits be at least $1 million
per occurrence/$3 million per aggregate.
In Indiana and Virginia the required
limits are higher.
National Anesthesia
has the ability to insure Anesthesiologists
for most locum tenen job opportunities.
For more information contact
National Anesthesia Services.
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