Locum Tenens
An innovative solution to grow your medical practice.
Are you looking to hire a skilled, dedicated and compassionate locum tenens at your busy practice or organization? Look no further. Cassidy Chowns Nurse Practitioner offers primary care services at your existing medical practice. The terms of agreement are set out in a contract between the Medical Doctor or organization and the Nurse Practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner is compensated hourly.
FAQ for Medical Doctors
What can Nurse Practitioners do?
Nurse Practitioners are Registered Nurses who have met additional nursing education, experience and exam requirements. Nurse Practitioners are authorized to diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and prescribe medications and other treatments for clients. Nurse Practitioners are independent health care providers.
How are Nurse Practitioners compensated?
Currently, Nurse Practitioners are not able to bill OHIP for the services they provide. Most Nurse Practitioners are compensated by the Ministry of Health and Longterm Care in salaried positions or operate as independent contractors.
Why would my practice benefit from hiring a Nurse Practitioner?
Studies have demonstrated that Nurse Practitioners provide safe and effective primary care to patients. In fact, NP-provided care has been linked to high patient satisfaction. Hiring an NP can improve wait times and clinician work-life balance. NPs can also help your organization meet their chronic disease management, preventative care, and prenatal care outcome goals.