Locum Tenens Staffing Market

Report Overview

The Global Locum Tenens Staffing Market size is expected to be worth around US$ 24.1 Billion by 2035 from US$ 10.2 Billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% during the forecast period 2026-2035. In 2025, North America led the market, achieving over 55.6% share with a revenue of US$ 5.7 Billion.

Rising physician shortages and increasing demand for flexible staffing solutions drive the Locum Tenens Staffing market as healthcare facilities seek to maintain continuous coverage without compromising quality of care. Hospitals and clinics increasingly engage locum tenens physicians to address temporary gaps caused by vacations, illness, or sudden resignations in specialties such as emergency medicine, anesthesiology, and hospitalist care, ensuring uninterrupted patient services and preventing burnout among permanent staff.

They also focus on flexible staffing models, competitive compensation structures, and telehealth integration to attract qualified clinicians across specialties. CHG Healthcare represents a prominent participant in the Locum Tenens Staffing Market and operates as a U.S.-based healthcare staffing company that provides physician placement, workforce solutions, and staffing services through multiple specialized brands.

The company emphasizes extensive provider networks and streamlined staffing processes to meet evolving healthcare demands. Industry competitors continue to expand geographic reach, enhance digital staffing capabilities, and strengthen client relationships to support consistent workforce availability and long-term market growth.

Top Key Players

• CHG Healthcare Services Inc.
• AMN Healthcare Services Inc.
• Envision Healthcare Corporation
• TeamHealth Holdings Inc.
• Weatherby Healthcare
• CompHealth Inc.
• Global Medical Staffing
• VISTA Staffing Solutions Inc.
• Medestar
• LocumTenens.com

Recent Developments

• By early 2026, the locum tenens market in the US has moved into a more stable phase following the rapid expansion seen during the pandemic period. Growth has moderated but remains steady, with the segment continuing to outperform other healthcare staffing categories due to ongoing physician shortages and persistent coverage gaps across healthcare systems.
• A 2025 analysis by CHG Healthcare highlighted the financial impact of unfilled physician roles, showing that a single vacancy can result in significant annual revenue loss for hospitals. As a result, healthcare providers are increasingly using locum tenens staffing as a planned strategy rather than an emergency measure, leading to a notable rise in proactive placements to maintain service continuity and protect revenue streams.
• In January 2025, Barton Associates appointed April Hansen as chief executive officer, signaling a strategic shift in leadership. The company has since focused on attracting a younger physician workforce by promoting locum tenens as a flexible, long-term career option aligned with evolving work-life preferences.