The Growing Use of Locums Tenens Dentists

Roles and Opportunities for Locum Tenens Dentists Locum dentistry positions may be in a private practice, to cover a maternity leave or other leave absence. Other assignments are meant to fill a vacancy while the practice looks to hire a full-time dentist. If the temporary position is a good fit for both parties, the locum dentist may be considered for that permanent position. Corporate dental practices, community health centers and government facilities also need locum tenens dentists. In a corporate practice, the new dentist might find a good fit with the work, but not like the location and try another geographic area within the corporate practice. Dentists choose locums because it offers the flexibility to pick and choose what opportunities they want to explore. Some dentists like to work for three months and then take some time off. Dentists can choose where and when they want to work at their discretion, they are not required to work at any specific setting or any specific time. Dentists can select locum tenens opportunities through agencies such as AMN Healthcare. The agency pays the dentist a daily rate, travel to and from the assignment, and local accommodation. There should never be a cost to the dentist from the staffing agency for any service provided. Instead, the staffing agency is paid by the dental practice or other facility requiring the locum tenens dentist.

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