Locum tenens solutions are instrumental in saving lives – and can significantly strengthen communities.
We consulted with Jake Rehfuss, Regional Vice President of Client Sales, to gain insight into how collaboration with Consilium can enhance patient care.
Partnering With Consilium Boosts Patient Care
Consilium collaborates with healthcare organizations nationwide, facilitating the crucial task of addressing patient care deficits across diverse geographical settings.
To optimize our service to partner clients, we conduct on-site visits to gain a deeper understanding of their needs.
It was in this spirit that we recently visited a rural community mental health center (CMHC) in Alabama that had been working diligently to secure a permanent psychiatrist position.
Before turning to locums, they had been searching for an on-site psychiatrist for seven months.
Making this a locum position helps tremendously in the short-term, of course. What’s sometimes harder to see is that it also helps with both long-term sustainability and patients’ access to care.
Our client explained the economics of using locum psychiatrists as such, “We may not make any money during this locum assignment – we may even lose money. It’s worth it.
While this may seem counterintuitive, she went on to explain:
“It keeps patients coming to the facility. We’ll make up the difference and then some with patients using other services at our facility, and most importantly, our patients get the care they need.”
Had it not been for locum tenens, this rural CMHC would have been forced to close its crisis center, a vital intervention resource for the community.
“Strategically, this helps improve healthcare access for patients who would otherwise need to go to a psychiatric hospital. That’s not something everyone can afford.”
Locums professionals are aware that two of the biggest benefits of locum tenens are preventing patient migration and provider burnout – and that’s true.
At this facility, we see firsthand the long-term value that locum tenens offers. Together with our partner, we’ve established a staffing solution that empowers a vital community service to flourish, and continue making a difference for this rural Alabama town.
The Bottom Line
At Consilium, we have relationships with thousands of physicians and advanced practice professionals – and we take the time to match them well.
Recruiters prioritize building relationships with their healthcare professionals, meeting them where they are and striving to match them in locum tenens positions that align with both personal and professional goals.
Our client service team partners with healthcare facilities, proposing locum tenens solutions that meet community needs no matter what.
As your partner in locum tenens, we aim to provide expert advice and counsel at every turn. Ready to learn more? Let’s build a partnership.
