Helpful Info

Planning on working locum tenens? Questions you should ask of any locum tenens organization (published on Locum Life Magazine):

1. Will you provide my professional liability insurance?
2. What type of insurance will you provide, claims-made or occurrence form? (If occurrence form, skip to number 5)
3. Who is financially responsible for purchasing the tail?
4. What length tail will be purchased?
5. What is your payment schedule? Monthly? Every two weeks? Upon completion of the assignment?
6. Will I be an employee or an independent contractor?
7. What options do your doctors use to obtain heath insurance and other benefits?
8. Will you cover licensure costs?
9. Will you cover housing and travel costs?
10. Who is responsible for arranging my housing and travel?

Other helpful Info

• Government vs. Commercial Contracts (published on Locum Life Magazine, March 2006
• Using Locum Tenens Experiences to Evaluate Permanent Opportunities (published on Locum Life Magazine, December 2005)
• Transitioning Residents Helped by Knowledge of Insurance (published on Locum Life Magazine, September 2005)
• Transitioning Out of Residency (Published on Locum Life Magazine, July 2005)