HOW IT WORKS
From Application to Assignment in 4-6 Weeks
A transparent, straightforward process—no games, no surprises, no pushy sales tactics.
How It Works
Step 01: Submit Your Profile
What You'll Do: Complete a comprehensive provider profile including:
- Medical education (medical school, residency, fellowship)
- Board certification status and expiration dates
- Active state licenses and DEA registration
- CV with detailed work history
- Three professional references (peers, supervisors, or facility leaders)
- Malpractice history disclosure
- Assignment preferences (locations, duration, facility types, specialties)
Time Required: 20-30 minutes.
Step 02: Credentialing & Licensing
What We Handle:
- Primary Source Verification: We verify your medical degree, training, board certifications, and licenses directly with issuing organizations
- State Medical Licenses: If you need a Wisconsin license (or licenses in other states), we guide you through applications and work directly with medical boards to expedite processing
- Reference Checks: We contact your professional references and verify employment history
- Background Screening: National criminal background check, OIG/SAM exclusion list check, and sex offender registry search
- Malpractice Insurance: We arrange $1M/$3M occurrence and tail coverage for all assignments
Facility-Specific Credentialing: Once you select an assignment, we begin facility privileging and credentialing processes
Step 03: Assignment Selection & Onboarding
What We Handle:
Browse Opportunities: Once credentialing is in progress, you can:
- View available assignments with full transparency (location, facility type, patient volume, schedule, compensation)
- Review detailed assignment descriptions and facility information
- See transparent pay packages including hourly rates, housing, travel, and benefits
- Express interest in assignments that align with your goals
Accept an Assignment: When you find the right fit:
- Your placement specialist coordinates final details with the facility
- We finalize your employment agreement with clear terms
- Travel and housing logistics team arranges:
- Round-trip travel (flight or mileage reimbursement)
- Comfortable, fully-furnished housing near the facility
- Rental car or transportation (if needed)
- Pre-assignment orientation materials
Step 04: Begin Your Assignment
What You'll Do: Complete a comprehensive provider profile including:
First Day:
- Check into housing (arranged and paid by SelectLocums)
- Arrive at facility for orientation and badge pickup
- Meet your clinical team and facility contacts
- Begin patient care with full support from placement specialist
During Your Assignment:
- Weekly direct deposit paychecks (every Friday)
- 24/7 support line for urgent issues
- Regular check-ins from your placement specialist
- Assistance with any clinical, administrative, or logistical needs
Timeline
Week 1
Submit Profile → Review & Approval
Week 2-4
Credentialing & Licensing in Progress
Week 4-5
Browse & Accept Assignments → Travel/Housing Arranged
Week 6+
Begin Assignment → Ongoing Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Most physicians are ready to start their first assignment within 4-6 weeks of submitting their initial profile. The timeline depends primarily on state medical licensing (if you need a new license) and facility credentialing requirements. Some specialties and facilities have faster processes, while others may take longer.
Absolutely not. You're in complete control. Browse available opportunities and express interest only in assignments that genuinely appeal to you. There's no pressure to accept assignments that don't fit your goals.
Yes! Many of our physicians live across the country and travel to Wisconsin for locum assignments. We handle all travel logistics and provide furnished housing. You just need to be willing to obtain a Wisconsin medical license (we guide you through the process).
We work with many first-time locum physicians. Your placement specialist will walk you through every step, answer all your questions, and ensure you feel confident and prepared before your first assignment.
Locum tenens assignments are temporary (typically 1 week to 6 months). You're employed by SelectLocums (not the facility), which means we handle your payroll, benefits, malpractice insurance, and HR needs. The facility provides clinical oversight and you deliver patient care according to their protocols and standards.