Locum Tenens for Facilities
Are you looking for locum tenens doctors to staff your healthcare facility?
TLC Locum LLC is your partner for all locum tenens and permanent placement needs. We are proud to offer qualified, Board Certified and Board Eligible physicians across the U.S. who will meet your staffing criteria.
TLC Locum LLC was one of the first agencies to be certified for locum tenens staffing by the Joint Commission, and we also hold a membership with NALTO. We do all credentialing in-house and provide A-rated medical malpractice insurance with tail coverage.
Physician Specialties
TLC Locum LLC is your partner for staffing solutions. We specialize in matching the right physicians with the right jobs. Do you need a physician with a rare or unique skill? Contact us today and get matched with the perfect candidate.
Common Physician Specialties in Our Network:
- Cardiology
- Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM & primary care-trained)
- Family Practice
- Gastroenterology
- General Surgery
- Hospitalist & Nocturnist
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Occupational Medicine
- OB/GYN
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Anesthesia
- Urgent Care
- Telemedicine
- Pulmonary Critical Care
- Radiology
Why Use Locum Tenens Physicians?
Maximize your Revenue
- Locum Tenens physicians can more than pay for themselves regarding professional service revenue.
- Avoid staffing vacancies which can cost thousands of dollars in lost revenue.
- Billing can be flexible based on the type of specialist you need.
- Locum tenens physicians can test a new position before making it permanent.
Risk Management
- Avoid physician absences which can cause increased wait times, cancellations, and patient dissatisfaction.
- Locum tenens can help bridge the 9-12 month gap that it takes to find permanent replacements for sudden vacancies.
- Test new candidates on a locum tenens basis before making a permanent hire.
- Cover seasonal demands or other temporary increased demands.
Improve Your Facility’s Best Practices by Using Locum Tenens Physicians
- Increase patient satisfaction
- Increase referring physician satisfaction
- Increase Permanent physician retention
- Decrease burn-out among permanent physicians
- Bring in diverse experiences and constant improvement
Special Billing Considerations for Locum Tenens
Existing permanent doctor’s numbers may be used when billing, including up to six months when a temporary doctor covers someone who was terminated or left voluntarily.
Special modifier codes can be used when a locum tenens physician begins to see patients before their Medicare/Medicaid provider number application has been processed.
For more information on billing for or hiring locum tenens providers, contact a TLC Locum Account Manager today!