HOW DO LOCUM TENENS POSITIONS HELP PROVIDERS SPEND MORE TIME WITH PATIENTS?

Welcome back to our National Locum Tenens Week series! As we continue to celebrate the remarkable contributions of locum tenens providers, we dive into a topic that lies at the heart of healthcare – spending quality time with patients. Today, we explore how locum tenens positions have become a game-changer, allowing physicians to prioritize their patients and foster meaningful connections.

Patient-Centered Focus

At the core of every healthcare professional’s journey is the desire to provide the best possible care for their patients. Locum tenens work steps in as a powerful enabler of this noble goal. By offering flexibility and autonomy, locum tenens positions free physicians from the constraints of tight schedules and administrative burdens. This newfound freedom translates into more time dedicated to each patient encounter, fostering an environment of attentive, patient-centered care.

Hearing from Our Locum Tenens Community

“I look at locums as I am there for patient care. No worries about office politics or the bean counters at the top. Just focus on the patient.”
“Locum Tenens assignments allow you to create an environment where patient centered care can be provided with the upmost quality. This allows for positive health outcomes and improves the overall quality of not only the patient but also the organization.”
“Able to spend time with patients is valuable and allows a more thorough history and physical exam which assists with more accurate diagnosis and patient centered treatment plan.”

These testimonials reflect the transformative impact that locum tenens work has on providers’ ability to prioritize their patients’ well-being. By being able to focus solely on patient care without the pressures of productivity targets, our providers can truly listen, understand, and provide personalized healthcare solutions.

A Renewed Connection

Locum tenens work also allows physicians to break free from the assembly-line approach to patient care. With the ability to allocate more time to each patient interaction, providers can build trust, educate, and truly engage in meaningful conversations. This connection not only contributes to improved patient outcomes but also leads to greater patient satisfaction and a more fulfilling professional journey.

During National Locum Tenens Week, let’s celebrate the positive impact that locum tenens positions have on patient care. With the freedom to allocate more time to patients and the ability to create patient-centered environments, locum tenens providers are reshaping healthcare delivery. Join us in applauding these remarkable individuals who are putting patients at the forefront of their work, enriching lives and fostering healthier communities. Stay tuned for more insights and inspiring stories from the world of locum tenens!

“Locum tenens don’t feel the pressure of turnover and productivity that permanent employees feel.” -APP

“I am on my own time, my own pace and get to really connect.” – APP

“Inpatient unit without any time restrictions for the time I could spend with my patients!” – APP

WHAT ARE OUR PROVIDERS SAYING ABOUT SPENDING MORE TIME WITH PATIENTS IN LOCUM TENENS POSITIONS?

LET’S HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM OUR PHYSICIANS

“I have time to talk with new patients and learn about them.”

“My locums opportunity provides me with clinical autonomy which allows for a more patient oriented experience with more time spent on patient encounter.”

“No administrative responsibilities so more time with patients.”

“I have made a lot of meaningful connections with patients.”

“Schedule is light in the beginning so more time with patients. Scheduling is not tied to RVU’s.”

“I typically work lower volume, critical access hospitals where I’m not rushing from one room to another.”

“Since locum providers are at different locations and would like to have a good impact at the facilities where they work, they try to put their maximum efforts to provide quality care.”

“It has helped me maintain meaningful connections with patients and their families.”

“As I am paid, hourly and not based on productivity like at my regular job, I can spend those extra few minutes with each patient and not feel like I am impacting my salary, but instead can impact a patient positively.”

“I am less beholden to the metrics that can affect full timers.”

“In some clinics I am able to decrease the max amount of patients I will see which helps me to have more time with my patients.”

“When you are happy and not burned out, it reflects positively on your attitude with your patients and colleagues and you spend more time with each patient.”

“As you search for locum positions, you can choose jobs that allow quality time with patients.”

“Absolutely have more time with patients. Much more enjoyable for me and obviously better patient care and satisfaction.”

“Fit hospital needs and experience different patients.”

“Many of my assignments have been in low volume settings, and without the pressures related to being busy with home responsibilities it is possible to spend more relaxed time with each patient.”

“I was able to spend much more time with my patients and I learned so many wonderful, interesting stories of their lives. It was so great working one on one with the patients.”

WHAT ARE OUR PROVIDERS SAYING ABOUT SPENDING MORE TIME WITH PATIENTS IN LOCUM TENENS POSITIONS?

LET’S HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM OUR APPs

“Locum Tenens assignments allow you to create an environment where patient centered care can be provided with the upmost quality. This allows for positive health outcomes and improves the overall quality of not only the patient but also the organization.”

“Less paperwork means more time with patients.”

“I look at locums as I am there for patient care. No worries about office politics or the bean counters at the top. Just focus on the patient. I spend more time with patients thnn other providers and I have no worries as to who is watching or counting numbers. The patient is my top priority.”

“Certainly it has allowed me more time with patients, and it’s been a great way to experience new geographies and continue to learn ways in which the world is so small.”

“I’m not on a tight schedule with patients. It takes as long as it takes.”

“Working as a locums I seem to have more time to meet my patients as we can discuss different local nuances as I am not from the area.”

“Able to spend time with patients is valuable and allows a more thorough history and physical exam which assists with more accurate diagnosis and patient centered treatment plan.”

“Locum tenens don’t feel the pressure of turnover and productivity that permanent employees feel. This allows us to have the ability to spend more time with patients, and also, with job burnout taken away from the equation, this allows provides for more time spent with patients.”

“I have learned how to switch gears when needed. This gives me another tool in my life to be able to adapt quickly and efficiently to different environments when needed.”

“I specifically seek out assignments that allow for adequate time to properly assess, diagnose and educate. I avoid any situation requiring >20 patient visits per day.”

“I am working where I get 45-60mins with patients. Gives me a chance to educate.”

“I wasn’t given the most difficult cases to work with and also wasn’t expected to go on transport thus allowing extra time to focus on providing high quality patient care.”

“By learning their language, and observing their customs I am able to serve the patients correctly and have positive interactions with them.”

“I am on my own time, my own pace and get to really connect.”

“Inpatient unit without any time restrictions for the time I could spend with my patients!”

“I am able to spend more time with patients to provide value based care instead of hurrying so as to meet RVU targets.”

“Working in a smaller community setting allows for a more intimate relationship with my patients.”

“Locum Tenens work has allowed me to focus on patient care, establish meaningful connections with patients, and deliver personalized healthcare services. I could focus on an individuals needs in a more personalized less robotic assembly line environment.”