Author - Gerry Carpenter

About the Author

Gerry Carpenter is the managing editor for CHG Healthcare. He is a 25-year marketing veteran who loves to write, edit, and play with words. He enjoys visiting new places, speaks fluent French, and is slowly learning Portuguese and Japanese.

October 28, 2026

Locum tenens FAQs

Get answers to common locum tenens questions on assignment length, pay, licensing, and benefits from the agency that started the industry.
Get answers to common locum tenens questions on assignment length, pay, licensing, and benefits from the agency that started the industry.
June 8, 2023

How to prepare for your physician interview

The path to landing your dream job starts before you interview - read these tips to help stand out to potential employers.
The path to landing your dream job starts before you interview - read these tips to help stand out to potential employers.
September 9, 2022
Highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022

Highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022

When a cost-of-living adjustment is applied, the highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022 may surprise you.
When a cost-of-living adjustment is applied, the highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022 may surprise you.
May 12, 2021
Credentialing for PAs and NPs

Locum tenens credentialing for PAs and NPs: A beginner’s guide

Everything a beginner needs to know about credentialing for PAs and NPs when working locum tenens for CompHealth.
Everything a beginner needs to know about credentialing for PAs and NPs when working locum tenens for CompHealth.
October 29, 2026
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Interstate Medical Licensure Compact states list and guide for 2026

Find out if you are a qualified physician to receive an expedited license in your state.
Find out if you are a qualified physician to receive an expedited license in your state.
March 29, 2023
physician hired through smart strategies for hiring physicians

5 strategies for hiring physicians in a high-growth environment

The CEO of a multi-specialty healthcare system in the nation’s fastest growing community, shares his strategies for physician recruitment.
The CEO of a multi-specialty healthcare system in the nation’s fastest growing community, shares his strategies for physician recruitment.
October 13, 2025
Physician interviewing for a healthcare job

Physician interview questions: Expert tips on how to answer

Finding the job of your dreams takes more than just good clinical skills. Here are the ideal answers to common physician interview questions
Finding the job of your dreams takes more than just good clinical skills. Here are the ideal answers to common physician interview questions
July 18, 2025
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How to bill for locum tenens services

With a little planning and effort, good locum tenens billing practices can help you to turn locums from a cost center into a profit center.
With a little planning and effort, good locum tenens billing practices can help you to turn locums from a cost center into a profit center.
February 28, 2023
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Healthcare facilities can increase ROI by reducing days to fill

How healthcare facilities can calculate the ROI of reducing days-to-fill or using locum tenens providers as a temporary solution.
How healthcare facilities can calculate the ROI of reducing days-to-fill or using locum tenens providers as a temporary solution.