Wapiti Medical Staffing Celebrates 30 Years of Rural Healthcare Partnerships
Millbank, SD — January 27, 2026 Wapiti Medical Staffing, a trusted provider of locum tenens and guaranteed coverage for rural healthcare facilities, is celebrating 30 years of strengthening access to care across underserved communities. As the company marks this milestone, it is unveiling an anniversary edition logo that honors its legacy while looking toward the […]
Is Locum Tenens a Smart Move Early in Your Career?
Early in a medical career, most physicians are focused on building one thing: stability. Stable income. Stable schedules. A clear path forward. So it’s understandable that locum tenens is often seen as something to “do later” after training is complete, experience is built, or burnout sets in. But the data tells a different story. Research shows […]
Join the conversation. Show up for rural.
Join the conversation. Show up for rural. NRHA Webinar | Tuesday, Jul 22 | 1:00 PM CST Click to Register Here! https://ruralhealth-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/9bSLWjKESWyci1dNJj6NGg#/registration Rural Sustainability Starts with Shared Knowledge Medicaid cuts are already straining rural health systems—and with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed on July 4, even more changes are on the horizon. We can’t afford […]
The Evolution of Rural healthcare Locum Tenens
Since Wapiti Medical Staffing opened its doors in 1996, we have been at the forefront of witnessing the evolution of locum tenens rural healthcare. Let’s take a quick trip back to the beginning. Evidence suggests that the concept of traveling physicians existed as early as ancient Greece. By the mid-1800s, physicians were already embracing what […]
How Long Can Locum Tenens Work?
Locum tenens roles are highly flexible, ranging from one-day shifts to multi-month stints. In practice, a locum physician or advanced provider may cover a colleague’s absence “from a single shift to several months”. Assignments vary with the facility’s needs. A rural ER might hire a locum for just a weekend, while covering a full-time vacancy […]
Working Locum Tenens: A Physician’s Guide to Getting Started
Locum tenens, Latin for “to hold the place”, refers to physicians working temporary assignments to fill in for others. It’s an increasingly common practice among physicians in the U.S. Whether you’re just out of residency, mid-career and seeking a change, or near retirement, locum tenens can offer you flexibility and new opportunities. Let’s dive in. […]