What is a locum tenens physician?
Locum Tenens is a latin phrase commonly used in the medical profession that means “place-holder” or one who temporarily fulfills the duties of another. When physicians and hospital personnel are looking for locum tenens work or a locum tenens physician, they simply use the term locums. A locum tenens job may entail weekend coverage or may last for a few weeks, a few months, or up to a year or longer.
