LocumLife - February 2009 - (Page 15) practice were well-informed—after having been exposed to the patients and the practice demands. I would want to be confident they were choosing to stay because they realistically knew what to expect, and that it was the best fit for them.” To make the locum tenens-to-permanent transition a successful one, advisors suggest you be as clear, concise, and honest about your intentions as possible early on. “We make sure the facility knows the physician is interested in transitioning into a permanent placement upfront, and it is stated in the contract,” states Ms. Knippenberg. “Approximately 99% of the physicians we place know they want to go permanent from the beginning. We take those facts into consideration when matching locum tenens physicians with contracting clients.” She continues, “Then, we credential the locum tenens candidates, secure malpractice insurance for them, and obtain hospital privileges when required. At the conclusion of the contracted period, we can help negotiate the terms to permanent placement.” In general, a physician can move easily from locum tenens into a permanent position with a client when the client buys his or her contract out for a predetermined fee. Indeed, checking with your locum tenens staffIn order to make the ing representative is a valuable step in the pro- locum tenens-to-permanent cess. Some organizations transition a successful one, offer basic transitioning services, while oth- advisors suggest you be as ers walk you through the clear, concise, and honest entire progression. So what can you do to about your intentions as ensure the most positive possible early on. outcome? Experts agree, the best advice is to be flexible and keep clear communication flowing between all parties involved. L L Anne Baye Ericksen is a freelance writer based in Simi Valley, California. Circle Career Card No. 611 www.LocumLife.com FEBRUARY 2009 LocumLife 15 http://www.weatherbylocums.com http://www.weatherbylocums.com http://www.LocumLife.com
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