Healthcare leaders responsible for staffing rural facilities rarely struggle because they lack awareness of the problem. The challenge is operational: how to consistently recruit clinicians who can succeed in remote environments and build a staffing model that holds up over time. Traditional recruiting approaches used in urban systems often fall short in rural settings. The […]
If you’re a rural healthcare leader, you understand that rural health is hard. Rural healthcare is complex, the patient populations are unique, yet the needs are significant. You’re likely juggling financial constraints, staffing logistics, regulatory compliance, technical infrastructure, and more. When you need to bring in outside help to ensure your facility is operating at […]
If you are responsible for ensuring your rural or remote community has access to high-quality healthcare, you likely feel the pressure of doing so while keeping costs in check. While patient volumes can fluctuate in rural and remote locations, oftentimes, with lower patient volumes than urban counterparts, predictable revenue can be challenging to budget. Pair […]
Rural healthcare plays a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of nearly 61 million Americans living in rural and remote areas. According to the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), rural America comprises roughly 2,200 CAHs (Critical Access Hospitals), other rural hospitals, and over 11,400 Rural Health Clinics and other rural health […]
You’re ready to make the career jump into working as a locum tenens, but how do you get started? While it might not be much fun, one of the most beneficial things you can do is have your documents ready. In this article, we’ll break down all of the paperwork and documentation you’ll need to […]
As a healthcare administrator or HR professional, you have many choices of which staffing agency to work with. At Wilderness Medical Staffing, we’ve made rural health our staffing focus, working exclusively with healthcare facilities and industrial companies that serve patients in rural and, often, extremely remote areas. WMS is a leading locum tenens hiring agency […]
Healthcare staffing shortages are not going away anytime soon. With remote and rural healthcare facilities often more challenging to staff than urban ones, finding solutions to these shortages is critical. While locum tenens services can help round out your staffing mix by providing temporary providers to work at your facility, the rise of AI is […]
Exploring a career in rural locum tenens offers contracted healthcare providers a unique blend of professional freedom, financial benefits, and the opportunity to make a real difference in underserved communities. Partnering with a rural locum tenens agency, like Wilderness Medical Staffing, can simplify the process, ensuring you reap the full spectrum of advantages, from improved […]
“Improving lives in rural and remote communities” isn’t just something we say at Wilderness Medical Staffing. It’s the reason we exist. In this article, we’re pulling back the curtain of WMS to share more about how we started, how it’s going, and why Alaska means so much to us as a company. Learn more about […]
Fewer than 1% of all staffing companies in the US and Canada achieve the Best of Staffing Client Award. Clients of winning agencies are 60% more likely to be completely satisfied with the services provided. Spokane, WA – February 06, 2024 – Wilderness Medical Staffing, a leading staffing agency, announced today that they have won […]
Wilderness Medical Staffing (WMS) is a team of experienced staffing experts. We provide locum tenens staffing of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and CRNAs. We specialize in placing excellent, compassionate providers in rural clinics, hospitals, and communities across the continental Northwest and Alaska.
