Interim Physicians

Interim Physicians is a locum tenens staffing agency that places temporary doctors and other clinicians with hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. It began in 1979 and describes itself as one of the pioneers of the locum industry.

What Interim Physicians offers

• Locum tenens placement — temporary physician cover for facilities with gaps in staffing.
• Specialty coverage — inpatient specialties such as hospital medicine, oncology, surgery, emergency medicine and psychiatry.
• Advanced practice placements — nurse practitioners and physician assistants for hospitalist and surgical teams.
• Credentialing support — a dedicated team handles the paperwork and onboarding for providers.
• Job listings — assignments advertised by state and specialty.

Who it works with

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities needing short-term coverage, and physicians and advanced practice providers looking for locum assignments, including in underserved areas.

Key facts

• Founded: 1979
• Coverage: United States
• Recognition: has received a staffing industry award from ClearlyRated
• Industry body: founding member of NALTO