Resources for locum tenens job seekers.

Learn about the necessary steps and prerequisites for healthcare professionals to work in locum tenens roles, encompassing professional licensure, certifications, educational background, work history, background checks, and references.

Review Your Credentialing Status

For positions involving prescribing and handling specific medications, locum tenens providers can obtain a DEA certificate instead of acquiring a separate DEA registration for each location where they work.

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The IMLC allows eligible physicians to apply for expedited licensure in member states.

About IMLCEligibility Requirements

Licensure Compact

Verifying your National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is essential for billing and identification in the U.S. healthcare system.

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Taxes for locum tenens providers operate differently than for traditional employees. As independent contractors, locum tenens providers are responsible for managing their own taxes, typically including federal income tax, state income tax (if applicable), and self-employment tax. Self-employment tax covers Social Security and Medicare contributions.

Deductions may include expenses related to travel, lodging, malpractice insurance, continuing education, and licensing fees. Additionally, locum tenens providers may be eligible for certain tax credits and deductions, such as the Qualified Business Deduction (QBID) for eligible self-employed individuals.

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