Scheduling Made Simple: Using Locums to Solve Call and Weekend Coverage Gaps

The #1 Scheduling Headache: Call Coverage

Between PTO, sick leave, and burnout, it’s harder than ever to build a reliable call schedule. Locum tenens staffing provides a flexible solution that doesn’t overextend your core team.

Strategic Uses for Locums

  • Weekend and holiday coverage
  • Night shifts and call rotations
  • Last-minute cancellations
  • PTO and FMLA support

Happier Staff, Stronger Retention

Offering short-term physician coverage reduces burnout and improves morale—especially among overburdened specialists and hospitalists.

No More Last-Minute Scrambles

Keep a “just-in-case” roster of emergency locum tenens coverage providers to avoid gaps that impact care quality.