Scope of placements
Camden Healthcare Staffing recruits for locum tenens assignments for all dental organizations, including the following:
- Small, multi-location dental practices
- Dental management companies
- Public health including prisons, county health, and state and federal contracts
About locum tenens work
Let me go over some of the common questions and concerns doctors have, when they call us about locum tenens work. First of all, there is no obligation if you register with us. If you register with us, you are simply on our radar, so that when an assignment comes along that we think might interest you, we will run it by you. You can pick and choose your assignments, or not choose any assignments.
Locum tenens are independent contractors for Camden and paid directly by Camden. Typically, paychecks are cut every two weeks, the Friday after the pay period. All travel expenses are covered and included in an all-inclusiver hourly or daily rate.
All assignments are on an "at will" basis. Although we expect commitments to be kept, you can end your assignment at anytime with the agreed notice, usually two weeks. Compensation varies depending upon the nature of the assignment. The laws of supply and demand are in effect here. In regard to compensation, we have to look at each assignment individually.
Working locum tenens at Camden Healtcare Staffing
We offer locum tenens work in your home city, or in areas that require travel. We offer part-time and full-time assignments. Dentists report to us that using staffing agencies that only offer local assignments work, on average, 3-5 days per month. Offering travel assignments, as Camden does, provides dentists a chance to work locum tenens on a regular basis, thus providing steady income. Many of our travelers work on a part-time basis, as well. Two, three and four day assignments are available.
Benefits of locum tenens work
The benefits of working locum tenens assignments are many. Here are some of the lifestyles that benefit from being a temporary dentist:
- Sold their practice and want income plus significant time off
- Starting a practice and need extra income to support the start-up effort
- In between jobs or changing career direction
- Try out periods in consideration of a purchase or an associateship
- Fresh out of dental school and trying out different environments
We research each opportunity and provide a full range of support, including logistics, when needed.
Camden offers dentists locum tenens opportunities nationwide, including both major cities and rural settings. A locum tenens practice allows you the freedom to work where you want, when you want. You will face new and varied challenges, interact with a greater number of colleagues than dentists in static practices, and eliminate paperwork hassles.
If you have questions regarding locum tenens, contact us at 972-267-3200
