Locum Tenens – A locum tenens provider fills a temporary need in a facility. These needs may occur during vacation or absence of regular staff, recruitment for permanent staff, periods increased patient volume. These positions are great opportunities particularly for physicians in transition such as those recently out of residency who may be undecided about acceptance of a permanent offer, or the more seasoned physician who may be ready to experiment with something exciting and different. For the retiring physician, it offers the opportunity to maintain your skills and earn extra income wthout relinquishing the flexibility of retirement. If you are provider or facility interested in temporary placements CMA makes every effort to effectively match a physician’s interest in a temporary position with a facility or particular geography of interest.