Credentialing for Locum Tenens Providers

Obtaining healthcare facility privileges can be a time-consuming and challenging part of the locum tenens experience. Nobody likes spending time doing tedious paperwork—especially when you could be spending that time caring for patients who need your help the most. 

When you become a locum tenens provider with Barton Associates, you’re not on your own—our experienced team of credentialing experts will make licensing and credentialing fast and easy by streamlining the onboarding process.

All you have to do is keep your paperwork organized and easily accessible.

Benefits of Barton’s Credentialing Process

Save Time

Our team will fill out credentialing information on your behalf, leaving you with more time to get ready for your assignment.

Leave The Details to Us

Not sure what you need to get credentialed? We’ll help you track down all the documents you need so you can get on assignment quickly.

Hit The Ground Running

We’ll stay in touch with you throughout the entire credentialing process, ensuring that you’ll be ready to go by the first day of your locum job.

Must-Have Items for Smooth Locum Tenens Credentialing


Taking an assignment and about to go through the credentialing process?

Here’s a handy checklist of all the documents you need on hand to ensure our team can speedily credential you for your assignment: 

  • All State Licenses
  • Federal DEA & State Controlled Substance License(s)
    • For MD/DOs: Medical School Diploma, Internship, Residency, & Fellowship Certificates
    • For NPs & PAs: Undergraduate, Masters, Post-master’s Certificates, If Applicable
      For Dentists: Dental School Diploma
  • Board Certificate or Proof of Examination Process, If Applicable
  • Clear Color Passport Size Photo
  • Clear copy of Driver’s License or Passport
  • Social Security Card
  • CME Credits for the previous 2 years
  • CPR/BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP/ATLS, If Applicable to your Specialty
  • Case Logs / Procedure Logs* for the previous 2 years (*All Protected Health Information Removed)
  • Most Recent TB/PPD Test Results (past 12 months)
    • If available: Immunizations Records or Titers for Immunity to: MMR, Varicella, Hep B, TDap
  • Previous Malpractice Insurance Coverage
  • Most recent NPDB Report, If applicable
  • 3 Peer References: Name, Title, Phone, Email, If available

BARTON'S 3-STEP PROCESS

How It Works

Barton coordinates your job search from start to finish!

1

TALK WITH A REP

We’ll schedule a phone consultation with a Barton Associates team member to discuss your interests, goals, and work history in order to get a sense of what you’re looking for in your next job.

Your Barton team will then go to work, compiling a list of open jobs in our extensive network that match your interests and skill set.

2

REVIEW YOUR OPTIONS

Once you’ve had a chance to evaluate your list of opportunities, your Barton rep will submit your information to facility you want to take an assignment at.

If there’s a match, we’ll work with the client manager on next steps.

3

START YOUR JOB!

Don’t worry! Barton Associates will handle licensing, credentialing, and travel arrangements before you arrive.

Your Barton rep will also work with your new facility to ensure you’re set up and ready to go on day one.

LEARN MORE

Complete the following form to learn more about how we can help you find the perfect opportunity