Answers for physicians and hospitals.

We staff physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers across all major specialties including family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, hospitalist, cardiology, surgery, anesthesiology, radiology, and many others.

Big Dog Locums provides comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage for all our providers during their assignments.

Temporary privileges are typically required for assignments. Big Dog Locums assists with this process. Our credentialing team works with the facilities medical staff office to ensure all necessary privileges and credentialing are completed before the assignment starts.

Yes, many locum tenens providers work in multiple states. You'll need medical licenses in each state where you want to work. Big Dog Locums can assist with the licensing process and find opportunities in states where you're already licensed.

Most locum assignments include lodging accommodations close to the facility, plus round trip travel to and from the assignment location. Our Travel Team will make all arrangements and take care of logistics for you.

Contact Big Dog Locums to discuss your goals, preferences, and availability. We'll review your credentials, help with any licensing needs, and start matching you with appropriate opportunities.

Locum tenens providers help maintain patient care continuity during staff shortages, vacations, or recruitment periods. They're cost-effective compared to overtime pay, reduce burnout among permanent staff, and provide access to specialized expertise when needed.

Big Dog Locums handles the entire credentialing process for you. We work with facilities to streamline applications, gather required documents, and ensure you're properly credentialed before starting any assignment. This process typically takes 30-90 days depending on the facility.

For urgent needs, we can often provide coverage within 24-48 hours using pre-credentialed providers. Typical placements take 2-4 weeks to arrange, allowing time for proper credentialing and scheduling coordination.

Contact us to discuss your staffing needs, facility requirements, and timeline. We'll create a customized staffing plan, provide transparent pricing, and begin the process of finding qualified providers for your specific needs.