C, a cardiothoracic surgical physician assistant with Aya Locums and a U.S. Navy veteran, as a "2025 Locum Tenens Providers of the Year." This award celebrates the dedication, excellence and impact of ...
The COVID-19 pandemic took a significant toll on healthcare providers. As a result, many physicians and advanced practitioners are now on a quest for greater flexibility, work-life balance and meaning ...
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Locum tenens in 2026: Demand and strategy

Demand for locum tenens clinicians, which has grown steadily in the last twenty years, got a big boost during the pandemic. This growth has slowed a bit since 2023, but it’s expected to remain strong ...
MIDVALE, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As physician shortages deepen across the U.S., health systems are increasingly turning to locum tenens providers to maintain patient access and revenue. CHG ...
While staffing needs continue to evolve across hospitals and health systems, shortages aren’t going anywhere for the foreseeable future — prompting healthcare leaders to hone their workforce ...
Eighty-five percent of healthcare facilities have used locum tenens in the past year to fill gaps caused by a shortage of physicians, according to a new survey. Hospitals, medical groups, and other ...
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Close to three quarters (71%) of locum tenens physicians and other advanced practice healthcare professionals working on a temporary basis have treated Covid-19 patients, ...
A big increase in the percentage of healthcare facilities seeking locum tenens physicians reflects both the physician shortage in the United States and the growing turnover among employed doctors, ...