Division President of Physician & Leadership Solutions, Amn Healthcare
Search every verified Jeff Decker interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In an October 2024 appearance on the podcast *Elevate Care*, Jeff Decker discussed trends in locum tenens work based on an annual survey conducted by AMN Healthcare. Decker stated that approximately 60,000 physicians now work locum tenens annually, more than double the number from 10 to 15 years ago, and attributed the increase to physicians seeking a different and better work experience. He cited survey findings that 97% of respondents valued flexibility, 86% cited reduced bureaucracy, and 80% said addressing burnout was a reason for choosing locum tenens. Decker also noted that 81% of physicians and advanced practice providers are considering locum tenens earlier in their careers, including right out of training, driven by a growing emphasis on flexibility and diverse work experience. Decker also discussed the role of technology in recruitment, stating that AI tools are reducing the time to find suitable candidates from weeks to days by matching candidates based on skill sets and preferences. He noted that Vendor Management Systems help health systems manage contracts and independent contractors, streamlining orders and compliance while reducing labor costs. Decker emphasized that faster placement of locum tenens providers is critical for healthcare facilities that often stretch internal staff beyond capacity before seeking help.
“About 60,000 of our physicians now work locum tenens annually today, which is more than double what it was 10 to 15 years ago. The main reason they are turning to locum tenens is because they're looking for a different type of work experience and a better work experience overall.”
“97% of the physicians and advanced practice providers surveyed talked about physician freedom and flexibility as the most rewarding aspects of working locum tenens. This flexibility allows them to live a professional life they want and also enhance their personal lives.”
“86% of those surveyed said that the reduction in bureaucracy and paperwork was the most important deciding factor for them to work locum tenens. Locum tenens provides providers the ability to focus much more on patient care and less on administrative duties.”
“80% of those surveyed said that addressing feelings of burnout was one of the reasons they chose to work locum tenens. Locum tenens is helping keep physicians in the workforce longer who might have otherwise burned out and retired.”
In this episode of Elevate Care, host Kerry Perez speaks with Jeff Decker, President of the Physician and Leadership Solutions ...... am thrilled to be joined by Mr Jeff Decker who is president of our physici and Leadership solutions group at amn Healthcare Jeff ...
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