Author - Lindsay Wilcox

Lindsay Wilcox

About the Author

Lindsay Wilcox is a communication professional with experience writing for the healthcare and entertainment industries as well as local government. When she's not circling typos, she's enjoying fish tacos and hanging out with her family.

July 6, 2026
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How locum tenens works with CompHealth: Getting started

New to locum tenens? Learn how the process works with CompHealth—from finding assignments to getting paid—in this step-by-step guide.
New to locum tenens? Learn how the process works with CompHealth—from finding assignments to getting paid—in this step-by-step guide.
July 22, 2026
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Your first locum tenens assignment: What physicians should expect

A day-by-day look at what to expect on your first locum tenens assignment, from prepping to leave to your first day on the job.
A day-by-day look at what to expect on your first locum tenens assignment, from prepping to leave to your first day on the job.
August 7, 2026
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What a locum tenens agency handles: Travel, credentialing, malpractice, and more

What does a locum tenens agency do? Find out how CompHealth handles credentialing, licensing, malpractice insurance, travel, and housing.
What does a locum tenens agency do? Find out how CompHealth handles credentialing, licensing, malpractice insurance, travel, and housing.
January 12, 2022
Physician in a hospital who knows how physician credentialing works

Understanding the credentialing process

Whether you’ve accepted a permanent job or are working locum tenens, here’s everything you need to know about physician credentialing.
Whether you’ve accepted a permanent job or are working locum tenens, here’s everything you need to know about physician credentialing.
December 14, 2021
doctor who know what hospitals are looking for in a physician

10 things hospitals are looking for in a physician

You may have the clinical skills and experience, but you need to know what hospitals are looking for in a physician to land the perfect job.
You may have the clinical skills and experience, but you need to know what hospitals are looking for in a physician to land the perfect job.
April 14, 2026
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What NPs and CRNAs need to know about the APRN compact

The APRN compact will give NPs and CRNAs the flexibility to practice medicine in multiple states with one license.
The APRN compact will give NPs and CRNAs the flexibility to practice medicine in multiple states with one license.
August 25, 2021
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How to evaluate a physician practice opportunity

Two CompHealth recruiters share tips on comparing options and choosing the best physician practice opportunity for you.
Two CompHealth recruiters share tips on comparing options and choosing the best physician practice opportunity for you.
March 6, 2024
Physician who loves practicing medicine treating a patient

Love medicine again through locum tenens

Two physicians who were burned out on practicing medicine came to love their work again after discovering locum tenens.
Two physicians who were burned out on practicing medicine came to love their work again after discovering locum tenens.
June 4, 2025
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How do the top locum tenens agencies compare?

Are you looking to compare locum tenens agencies? Whatever you're looking for in your career, this guide can help you find the best fit.
Are you looking to compare locum tenens agencies? Whatever you're looking for in your career, this guide can help you find the best fit.