We have compiled some general information below to answer your most important questions. Don’t hesitate to let us know at any time if you need assistance or have additional questions.
Contact an associateCVO paperwork
The credentials of each healthcare provider are processed and reviewed by LocumTenens.com CVO, a NCQA-Certified Credentials Verification Organization. As soon as your new assignment is confirmed, your Recruiter will invite you to complete an online credentialing application through your LT Online Experience.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept your CV in lieu of a completed application. Your completed file is approved for three years and will be used to pre-populate hospital privileging forms. Call us with your questions at 866.619.1624. Documents can be faxed to 866.619.1625 or uploaded into your LT Online Experience.
Contracts
LocumTenens.com Customer Care will send you a service agreement and assignment addendum via AdobeSign once your assignment is confirmed. These documents will confirm your pay rate, assignment dates, work location and the terms of agreement.
Malpractice insurance
LocumTenens Medical Group, LLC provides Professional Liability Insurance for any assignments placed with LocumTenens.com. The insurance is claims made and is underwritten by MedPro Insurance Company (National Fire & Marine Insurance Company). MedPro is rated the highest at “A++”.
Payroll
You will be paid as a 1099 contractor, and no taxes will be withheld. (California and Pennsylvania withholding may apply.) Customer Care will send your W-9 and direct deposit forms prior to your assignment start date. You will need to complete and return them prior to your first pay date. Please contact your Customer Care Specialist or email ContractorPayments@LT-Medical.com if you have any questions about your paycheck.
Travel arrangements
If your contract requires travel, a Customer Care Specialist will coordinate the logistics of your assignment with an onsite Travel Agent. Your Customer Care Specialist will work with you to make sure the travel arrangements accommodate your preferences as well as meets the clients requirements. If you need flights, our onsite Travel Agent will call you to discuss options. If a rental car is part of your contract, our preferred vendors are Avis, Enterprise and National. Our contracts with each of these carriers include insurance coverage. For short term assignments, we utilize hotels and will send a credit card authorization for payment prior to your arrival. We can use corporate housing or extended stay hotels for longer term assignments and we will arrange payment for these options as well. Travel arrangements will be completed as your credentialing/privileging process nears completion and you are approved to start working at the facility.
Welcome email
Prior to your first day at the facility, your Customer Care Specialist will email you a detailed welcome packet. The welcome packet will include travel arrangements, if applicable, and any other important day one details. Your Customer Care Specialist will call you before your first day to ensure you have everything you need for a successful assignment. You can also log in to your online experience at any time to see your current, past, and upcoming assignments. For your convenience, time sheets, present history, credentialing application, documents, and travel itineraries can be accessed on the LT Online Experience. If you have an after-hours travel emergency, please call our main number at 800.562.8663 and a Customer Care team member will be on call to assist with your emergency.
