There are many benefits to working as a locum tenens clinician. Locum tenens contracts provide flexible schedules, competitive compensation and/or supplemental income (if you’re supplementing other work). It also provides the chance to travel to desired locations, the ability to gain short-term exposure to a variety of care settings, and your choice of opportunities tailored to your unique preferences and goals.

Our specialties include Emergency Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care and Radiology.

SMART has a nationwide reach with healthcare partners in a variety of settings.

Yes. Many clinicians work locum tenens part-time in addition to their full-time position if their full-time contract permits it.

Your schedule will be based on your availability. You are an independent contractor and can choose the schedule that works for you.

You can easily apply for locum tenens opportunities here.

SMART’s internal travel team provides concierge-level travel service and support. We handle all travel accommodations for our locum tenens clinicians and save our clients time and effort by handling a range of administrative tasks.

The need varies greatly across our opportunities. Your dedicated recruitment team will review each opportunity and work with you to make sure the position is the right fit.

Clinicians are paid electronically via direct deposit every two weeks after their shifts are worked. SMART clinicians are paid as independent contractors.

We strongly suggest that you work with a CPA to maximize the tax benefits of being an independent contractor.

Yes. Locum tenens clinicians start off on an hourly contract, but there is often the opportunity to convert to a permanent role if it’s a good fit.

For clinicians on assignment, SMART covers malpractice insurance, i.e., claims-made with tail. For additional details, talk to your SMART professional point of contact.