Automated Primary-Source Verification
Our credentialing engine connects directly with NPDB, state medical boards, and DEA registries, eliminating delays and ensuring 100% Joint Commission alignment.
18 Years of Medical Staffing Leadership
Engineered for Modern Healthcare Recruitment
Falcon Locum was founded with a clear directive: eliminate the friction, slow credentialing, and opaque pricing that plague traditional medical staffing agencies. We connect hospitals and clinics with top-tier physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs in as little as 48 hours.
4,200+Successful PlacementsClinicians deployed across 50 states
300+Health System PartnersHospitals, FQHCs & regional systems
48 HrsAverage Deployment SLARapid matching for urgent coverage
99.4%Credentialing CompliancePrimary-source verified via NPDB & DEA
Operational Excellence
Built on Compliance, Speed & Trust
Four core principles define how Falcon Locum manages clinician relationships and hospital partnerships nationwide.
Speed with Uncompromising Safety
Achieve 48-hour clinical deployment without cutting corners. Every physician, NP, PA, and CRNA undergoes a rigorous 12-point clinical vetting process.
Comprehensive Malpractice & Travel
Falcon covers A+ rated $1M/$3M malpractice insurance with full tail coverage, alongside white-glove travel, housing, and per diem management.
Transparent Pay & Partner Trust
Clinicians receive top-tier market compensation with weekly direct deposits. Facilities gain clear, transparent billing with zero hidden administrative fees.
Step-by-Step Workflow
The Falcon Placement Lifecycle
From initial intake to post-assignment evaluation, our streamlined 5-step process ensures zero gaps in clinical coverage.
01
Intake & Specialty Match
Clinicians or facilities submit requirements through our encrypted intake portal.
02
Primary Source Audit
Automated background checks verify state licensure, board certification, and malpractice history.
03
48-Hour Presentation
Fully-vetted candidate profiles are presented to medical directors for rapid approval.
04
Logistics & Orientation
Flights, luxury accommodations, rental cars, and facility privileges are arranged seamlessly.
05
Active Shift Support
Dedicated 24/7 concierge account managers support both the clinician and facility throughout the assignment.
Mission & Ethics Statement
Ensuring Uninterrupted Patient Care Across America
We believe that staffing shortages should never compromise patient outcomes or overload existing medical staff. By combining automated credentialing technology with experienced clinical recruiters, Falcon Locum delivers compliant, high-performing healthcare professionals wherever and whenever they are needed most.
The US Physician Shortage Crisis — Why Locum Tenens Matters
The AAMC projects a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 2034, with the most acute deficits in primary care (up to 68,870 shortage) and surgical specialties (up to 30,000 shortage). Rural and underserved communities face the greatest impact — 80% of federally designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) lack adequate physician coverage.
37,800–124,000
Projected physician shortage by 2034 (AAMC 2023 Report)
83 million
Americans living in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
50%+
Physicians reporting symptoms of burnout (AMA/Mayo Clinic 2023)
$500K–$1M
Cost to replace one departing physician (including recruitment, onboarding, lost revenue)
Locum tenens physicians serve as the healthcare system's flex capacity — preventing hospital closures, maintaining trauma designations, and ensuring rural access to specialists that would otherwise require patients to travel hundreds of miles.
AAMC Specialty Shortage Breakdown
| Specialty | Projected 2034 Shortage | Primary Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine | 7,700–18,100 | ED volume +22%, aging population, rural hospital closures |
| Primary Care | 20,200–40,400 | Retirement wave, medical school preference shift |
| Psychiatry & Behavioral | 14,280–31,109 | Mental health crisis, 77% of counties shortage-designated |
| OB/GYN | 4,100–6,000 | L&D unit closures (hundreds since 2010), maternity deserts |
| General Surgery | 2,100–3,000 | Rural CAH surgical coverage gaps, aging surgeon workforce |
| Anesthesiology/CRNA | 3,000–5,000 | Surgical volume growth, CRNA scope expansion tensions |
| Internal Medicine | 6,000–13,400 | Hospitalist demand surge, post-COVID volume |
| Neurology | 4,500–7,200 | Telestroke adoption creating new service lines, aging population |
Compliance Framework
Falcon adheres to the highest industry credentialing and security standards.
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
MS.06.01.03 — credentialing and privileging standards for LIPs (Licensed Independent Practitioners)
NPDB Compliance
Continuous query enrollment under 45 CFR Part 60 for all placed providers
HIPAA
45 CFR Parts 160 & 164 — all credential transmission via encrypted, SOC 2 certified infrastructure
EMTALA
Ensuring covered facilities maintain sufficient emergency physician staffing to meet screening and stabilization obligations
OIG/SAM Exclusion
Automated daily cross-checks against federal exclusion databases
DEA/CSA Compliance
Schedule II-V prescribing verification per 21 U.S.C. § 823
Ready to experience better clinical staffing?
Whether you're a clinician seeking your next high-paying assignment or a facility requiring urgent coverage, Falcon Locum is ready to deploy.