Locum tenens is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “to hold the place of.” Most commonly referring to temporary physicians, locum tenens physicians contract with staffing agencies to perform medical services for a healthcare organization over a certain period of time. The physician works as an independent contractor paid through the staffing agency, which is in turn paid by the healthcare facility.

Quest started operations in 2010 and has grown consistently since then. Our leaders sit on committees within National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO).

There are many benefits to the locum tenens physician lifestyle. Locum tenens physicians often enjoy higher pay rates, more variety in medical cases and settings, and the flexibility to build their own schedules.

Quest Locum Tenens currently places physicians nationwide in the areas of primary care, specialized medicine and surgery, including:

Allergy & Immunology

Anesthesia

Cardiology

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Critical Care Medicine

Dermatology

Emergency Medicine

Endocrinology

Family Medicine

Gastroenterology

Geriatric Medicine

Hematology & Oncology

Hospitalist

Infectious Disease

Internal Medicine

Neonatal – Perinatal Medicine

Nephrology

Neurology

Nuclear Medicine

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Occupational & Environmental Medicine

Ophthamology

Orthopedic Surgery

Pathology

Pediatrics

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Plastic Surgery

Psychiatry

Pulmonology

Radiology

Rheumatology

Sports Medicine

Surgical Specialties

Urgent Care

Urology

We focus on all disciplines that fall within the healthcare provider role including Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).

No, there is no cost associated with working with us in any way. Our staffing experts will collaborate with you to find compatible locum tenens assignments that fit your work-life balance.

 Typical locum tenens assignments run anywhere from a single shift to several months at a time in a variety of settings throughout the country.

Unless otherwise agreed, Quest Locum Tenens will arrange for all your travel and housing needs while on assignment.

We are a national practice, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Our client network extends from coast to coast, with an emphasis on the major metropolitan areas around the country.

The vast majority of our clients are hospitals, health systems and physician groups including:

Hospitals

Health Systems

Physician Groups

Behavioral & Mental Health Facilities

Urgent Care Clinics

Surgery Centers

Correctional Institutions

Hospital At Home Departments & Agencies

Our team of recruiters have a vast network of clients throughout the country with established relationships with hiring authorities and a direct line of sight to the decision maker. Their years of expertise can help you identify new opportunities that make sense, negotiate competitive compensation, facilitate the process and guide you through a smooth transition. Additionally, they can assist with crafting a CV, interview preparation and supporting you throughout the onboarding process, while on the job and options for your next assignment.

No. Our group is compensated by the client once we successfully place you.

Unfortunately, no. As an independent contractor you are not eligible to receive employment benefits from Quest.

Locum tenens is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “to hold the place of.” Most commonly referring to temporary physicians, locum tenens physicians contract with staffing agencies to perform medical services for a healthcare organization over a certain period of time. The physician works as an independent contractor paid through the staffing agency, which is in turn paid by the healthcare facility.

Quest started operations in 2010 and has grown consistently since then. Our leaders sit on committees within National Association of Physician Recruiters (NAPR) and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO).

We staff physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, CRNAs and other advanced practice providers specializing in:

Allergy & Immunology

Anesthesia

Cardiology

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Critical Care Medicine

Dermatology

Emergency Medicine

Endocrinology

Family Medicine

Gastroenterology

Geriatric Medicine

Hematology & Oncology

Hospitalist

Infectious Disease

Internal Medicine

Neonatal – Perinatal Medicine

Nephrology

Neurology

Nuclear Medicine

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

Occupational & Environmental Medicine

Ophthamology

Orthopedic Surgery

Pathology

Pediatrics

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Plastic Surgery

Psychiatry

Pulmonology

Radiology

Rheumatology

Sports Medicine

Surgical Specialties

Urgent Care

Urology

We recruit locally, regionally and nationally to fill vacancies throughout the U.S. Our client network extends from coast-to-coast.

The vast majority of our clients are hospitals, health systems and physician groups including:

Hospitals

Health Systems

Physician Groups

Behavioral & Mental Health Facilities

Urgent Care Clinics

Surgery Centers

Correctional Institutions

Hospital At Home Departments & Agencies

Our team partners with organizations who have urgent and/or chronic vacancies that clients simply can’t fill in time or have the bandwidth, time and resources to identify top-tier talent on their own.  We offer competitive bill rates and focus a tremendous amount of time and attention on seeking out passive candidates who you won’t find from other agencies. Our recruiters focus only on this industry each and every day, so they understand the climate of the market, the quality of candidates available and the unique challenges specific to the healthcare industry. Each candidate presented to a client will be fully vetted and credentialed, saving valuable time of having to sift through dozens of unqualified candidates.

Our goal is to provide a solution that works for you. We are flexible in how we approach our solution for your need, whether it be locum tenens or direct hire.