How does a temporary fix for physician coverage turn into a long-term strategy? That’s exactly what we analyzed in our 2025 Trends in Locum Tenens report.
We asked healthcare organizations which of the five most common benefits they see as the biggest advantage. Here’s what they had to say:
1 and 2: Continuity of care + preventing burnout
Not surprisingly, a 56% soft majority cited continuity of care as the #1 benefit of using locum tenens, with reducing or preventing staff burnout close behind at 48%.
At its inception, locum tenens was used solely to provide coverage for physicians who needed to take time off for continuing education or other temporary leaves of absence.
Now a thriving industry, it offers flexible work schedules for professionals as well as a future-focused strategy for ensuring patient care quality.
3: Quick availability
A cornerstone of locum tenens benefits, quick availability sits firmly in the middle with 36% of organizations surveyed claiming it as their #1 benefit. When unexpected circumstances affect an organization’s ability to serve patients, locum tenens is a tried-and-true solution.
4: Prevent revenue loss
24% of facilities surveyed tout that preventing revenue loss is their #1 benefit. This data shows that patient care is a higher priority than revenue for the majority of organizations.
5: Increase revenue
Lastly, 12% of facilities state that their #1 benefit to using locum tenens is to increase revenue. This is often for larger organizations that bring in particular specialists temporarily in order to offer more complex surgeries and highly-specialized care.
Locums as a business strategy
This data confirms what we’ve long recognized: locum tenens is no longer only a temporary fix – it’s a strategic, forward-thinking solution for healthcare staffing.
No matter your facility’s top benefit for utilizing locum tenens, facilities that use it proactively will have a competitive advantage in maintaining financial health, provider well-being, and patient care quality.
That’s exactly what we do here at Consilium. Our unique Keystone Model for locum tenens solutions ensures unparalleled advocacy for your organization’s needs.
Whether you’re searching, interviewing, or managing ongoing assignments, you’ll have a consistent, knowledgeable partner championing your interests every step of the way.
We’re all about precise, effective solutions that make a difference in your community. That’s the Consilium difference.
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