Compliance and Security in our Credentialing Systems

How Credentials Work For
Locum Tenens?

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At First Connect Locums, credentialing stands as a crucial process to ensure that healthcare professionals possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and licenses to deliver safe and quality patient care. This intricate procedure involves verifying and assessing various aspects of a healthcare professional’s background, from education and training to licensure and certifications.

Locum Tenens Credentialing Process: Step-by-Step

To ensure that all locum tenens professionals placed by First Connect locums meet the highest standards of competence, professionalism, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Begin by filling out an application with your chosen agency. This will detail your education, work history, licenses, and past affiliations.

Provide contact information for at least three professional references, ideally two from your specialty.

The agency will request documents to verify your qualifications. These typically include:

  1. Medical licenses
  2. DEA certification
  3. Board certifications
  4. Medical school diploma
  5. Proof of training (residency, fellowship)
  6. Professional references

The agency will contact your references to confirm your competency, especially for procedures relevant to potential assignments.

Depending on the state of the assignment, you might need a new or temporary license. The agency can often assist with this process and provide guidance specific to the state.

Certain hospitals may require additional credentialing for locum tenens physicians. The agency can help navigate this process as well.

Locum Tenens' Credentialing
Documents Listing

Documentation requirements for Locum Tenens can be broken
down into two main categories:

Those required for the locum tenens physicians.

Those required by the healthcare facility utilizing
the locum tenens physician’s services.

Why Licensing Matters?

Licensing is the cornerstone of practicing medicine. It ensures that healthcare professionals meet the necessary standards to provide safe and effective care to patients. For locum tenens, obtaining the appropriate licenses is essential for securing assignments in different states or countries.

Quality of
Care

Legal
Compliance

Credential
Verification

Reputation
and Trust

Insurance
and Liability

Consistency
in Standards

Our Commitment To You

Our team of licensing experts is here to streamline the process, alleviate the administrative burden, and help you focus on what matters most – providing exceptional patient care.

Our Comprehensive Licensing Surveillance

For healthcare professionals engaged in locum tenens work, we provide specialized assistance tailored to the unique requirements of temporary practice in multiple states.

State Licensing Assistance

We'll guide you through the requirements for each state where you plan to practice and assist with the application process to ensure compliance.

Credential Verification

Our team will verify your credentials, including medical education, training, and certifications, to expedite the licensing process.

Continuing Education

Stay up-to-date with continuing education requirements mandated by licensing boards, with access to resources and courses relevant to your specialty.

License Renewal Management

We'll remind you of upcoming license renewals and assist with the renewal process to ensure uninterrupted practice.

Telemedicine Licensing

Our team will verify your credentials, including medical education, training, and certifications, to expedite the licensing process.

Inclusion of Malpractice Insurance

First Connect Insurer assists providers in obtaining malpractice insurance. We rely on trusted portals for our malpractice insurance needs, chosen for their extensive coverage options and effective management tools. These platforms guarantee our protection and compliance with insurance requirements, ensuring we are well-covered and efficiently managed.

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