Healthcare facilities often face the challenge of ensuring seamless coverage while maintaining quality patient care. Locum Tenens are important for filling staffing shortages, but finding the right agency to work with can be overwhelming.

Depending on your staffing needs and goals — some agencies will be a better fit than others. How will you choose the one that's right for you? Here are some important things healthcare facilities should consider when choosing a new locums agency to work with.  

Specialties Offered and Locations

When evaluating locum tenens agencies, understanding the variety of specialties they cover and their geographic reach is vital. Healthcare facilities vary in their needs, requiring coverage across diverse specialties and sometimes in rural or difficult to staff regions. A locums agency with a wide array of specialties and a broad reach means you can find the perfect match, whether you’re in the heart of a bustling city or tucked away in a quiet small town.

Alumni Healthcare Staffing has a candidate pool of over 350,000 clinicians, including MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs, spanning across 50+ specialties nationwide. This extensive network ensures a higher probability of finding the right fit for each facility's unique requirements.

Credentialing Services

Efficient and reliable credentialing services are crucial. Proficient staffing agencies streamline the complex and often time-consuming process of verifying a clinician's qualifications and history and obtaining necessary licenses and hospital privileges. According to a survey conducted by AAPPR, 49% of healthcare facilities were somewhat or extremely dissatisfied with the timeframe of credentialing a locum tenens physician. Expediting the credentialing process minimizes downtime and ensures regulatory compliance, allowing clinicians to seamlessly integrate into the facility's operations.

Alumni Healthcare Staffing stands out with an industry leading CPCS credentialing team. They provide support with paperwork, including Provider Enrollment, and act as intermediaries between state medical boards, your medical staff office, and the healthcare provider. Their dedication ensures a smooth onboarding experience for clinicians and reduces downtime for your facility.

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Mitigating risks is a priority for any healthcare facility. Knowing that locum tenens clinicians are covered under a robust insurance policy gives facilities peace of mind and reduces financial risks associated with medical malpractice claims.

Alumni Healthcare Staffing offers comprehensive medical malpractice coverage on all locum tenens assignments without additional or hidden fees. This added layer of protection instills confidence and mitigates potential risks for both facilities and clinicians.

Awards and Affiliations

Another thing to consider when choosing an agency is the overall reputation. Awards and affiliations speak volumes about an agency's credibility and service quality. When an agency affiliates with reputable organizations or earns recognition from industry authorities, it signifies a commitment to industry standards and best practices. Awards and positive reviews reinforce the agency's commitment to excellence, backed by client feedback and industry evaluation.

Alumni Healthcare Staffing's has been recognized as one of SIA's Largest Staffing Firms and Clearlyrated's Best in Staffing for both Client and Talent Satisfaction. In addition, Alumni is also a member of The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO); the only professional association of temporary physician staffing firms committed to a code of ethics and to maintaining the highest industry standards.

Advantages of Partnering with Alumni Healthcare Staffing

• Vast Network: Access to an extensive pool of clinicians ensures tailored matches for every specialty and location requirement.

• Efficient Credentialing: Industry-leading credentialing services expedite the onboarding process, minimizing disruptions to patient care and revenue.

• Comprehensive Insurance: Comprehensive insurance coverage offers peace of mind, shielding against potential liabilities.

• Credibility and Recognition: Affiliation with NALTO, coupled with awards from SIA and Clearlyrated, validate Alumni Healthcare Staffing's commitment to quality, transparency, and exceptional service.

Selecting the right agency partner for locum tenens coverage involves thorough consideration. Choosing Alumni Healthcare Staffing gives peace of mind, letting healthcare organizations focus on patient care while keep staffing levels steady.

Ready to partner? Alumni Healthcare Staffing can help you’re your locum tenens staffing needs. Give us a call at (908) 842-8235 or fill out a form on the web to speak with a consultant.