The healthcare industry is facing a significant provider shortage, and healthcare facilities and groups are grappling with meeting the demand for psychiatrists in their communities. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the US healthcare system is reeling from the lack of psychiatrists. The US didn’t have enough mental health
Emergency medicine physicians face daily complications from patient overcrowding to burnout, a critical problem that places even more stress on the healthcare system. Burnout is a universal problem for physicians, with one in four clinicians saying they have considered leaving the profession altogether. These high-pressure, fast-paced healthcare environments need relief,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 131 million people visit an emergency room each year, which averages out to 41 out of every 100 people in the US. So, there’s a strong chance that you or someone you know has visited an emergency room within the
While Covelo Direct is best known for placing locum tenens doctors, nurse practitioners, and advanced practitioners in hospitals, we also have a growing list of partnerships with contract research organizations. Commonly referred to as CROs, these organizations are hired by pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies to offer research management
According to data published in June 2020 by the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. could see a shortage of up to 139,000 physicians, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care, by 2033. Since this report was released, many factors have further contributed to this shortage, including the
As a hiring professional in the healthcare industry, there will always be multiple locum tenens agencies vying for your business. There are so many things to consider when choosing a locum tenens staffing partner, so it may seem like a tall order to make a selection. In a crowded locum
A managed service provider, most commonly referred to as an MSP, hires multiple staffing agencies in various professional industries to fill clients’ needs. The staffing industry buzzword for this vendor-blind approach to recruiting is “rightsourcing.” The MSP serves as a broker of sorts, capable of connecting clients with candidates from
Healthcare in the U.S. has gone through some major shifts since early 2020, with physician shortages making locum tenens more vital than ever to the healthcare industry. As we welcome 2023, here are a few important locum tenens trends our Covelo Direct senior recruiters have identified: Demand for behavioral health
Throughout every physician’s career, there are several milestone transitions. Following the completion of a residency and/or fellowship program, periodic transitions between full-time jobs, and the ultimate transition into retirement. Locum tenens can be an ideal way to navigate these periods of change for more reasons than one. Not only does
Most physicians are drawn to the medical profession because they want to care for patients and help improve health outcomes. But should doctors be expected to sacrifice their own quality of life in the process of serving their community? Working extreme amounts of overtime, having little say in their work
Covelo Direct is a boutique locum tenens staffing firm offering permanent placement options for in-demand specialties, including emergency medicine, urgent and primary care, psychiatry, and anesthesiology. For allied, nurse staffing, and more, visit Covelo Group.
