How Does Locums Work?

The process starts when you pick up the phone and call 800-780-3500. Ask to speak with the staffing consultant who represents your practice specialty in your preferred geographic territory. If you have no particular location preference, ask to speak to any consultant in your specialty department.

	The initial conversation includes the following information: Your goals and interests Your experience and work history Your availability for upcoming opportunities Any questions you may have regarding locum tenens or MDA The self employment agreement or other terms
	Complete the Independent Contractor Application and forward it to your consultant, who will submit it to CREDENT, MDA’s Risk Management organization.
	Following a thorough review of the completed application and your submitted credentials, MDA submits this information to Medical Protective, MDA’s insurance carrier, for approval. MDA is the only national multi-specialty locum tenens company that offers Occurrence Form Professional Liability Insurance to contracted providers.
	Once you are approved for placement, your staffing consultant will present you with opportunities which match your interests, goals, skills, and availability.
	With your permission, your staffing consultant presents your credentials to the practice or facility, and negotiates assignment terms.
	When terms are agreed upon by all parties, your staffing consultant will work with you to assure timely completion of hospital/practice credentialing paperwork. CREDENT, MDA’s in-house Credentials Verification Organization has certified professionals who can provide assistance with licensure, if necessary.
	Getting Paid - For each assignment, MDA provides calendars, upon which you record your hours worked. Fax or email your calendar to your staffing consultant and get paid every two weeks.

Working locum tenens with MDA allows you to choose the opportunities you want to work, and gives you the flexibility for a more rewarding career and personal lifestyle.