Many medical schools are moving in the right direction by offering a Spanish curriculum. A study done by JGIM says that around 75% of medical schools either offer or plan to provide a Spanish curriculum for their medical students. Currently, there isn’t a uniform way of testing proficiency in the language, and this can lead to significant deficiencies. Many healthcare facilities are working towards fixing the insufficient testing methods.

One way that healthcare facilities are working towards changing this is by ensuring that they test all of their bilingual speaking professionals yearly. This sort of testing will help to ensure that not only are Spanish speaking professionals certified but that they can communicate effectively with their patients.

Being able to speak to a patient in their native language can mean the difference between receiving quality care and care that fails to meet the standards. This also helps to ensure that not only the patient understands their diagnosis and treatment options, but that their family understands as well. Those who can effectively communicate with their patients in their native tongue could connect with non-English speaking patients in a more meaningful way than they could if they utilized a translator. The importance of being able to speak and understand Spanish also helps to ensure that you can understand your patient’s needs.

Not only can adding another language aid in improving communication and patient care in your current role, but it can also help to expand the scope of opportunities for your career. Bilingual healthcare professionals are in growing command, even in locum tenens positions. Knowing a second language, mainly Spanish, is an invaluable asset today and can help set you apart from the crowd.

If you are fluent and capable in the Spanish language, there are a multitude of locum tenens positions open to you. Working as a Spanish-speaking locum tenens physician can help to expand the number of opportunities and locations that are offered to you. Feel free to contact us here at MedCare Staffing to find a place where your skills will be put to good use!

Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

What we do: We place Physicians, Dentists & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

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We know that not everyone has been treated by a PA, but there is a chance that you will be at some point in your life. In a primary care setting, PAs have been handling outpatient visits in an increasing number, increasing from 10% of visits to 15% from 200-2008, according to the AMA Journal of Ethics. With more than 123,000 PAs working across the country—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is expected to grow 31 percent between 2018 and 2028. This growth in the business helps to add incredible talent to our healthcare system and provide a unique experience for patients.

As a PA, you’ve followed your passion for helping others, improving care, and changing lives. If you are working as a locum tenens PA, you’re helping fill a critical need across the country—giving healthcare teams the support and relief where they need it the most and helping to create meaningful connections with patients along the way. Thank you for choosing this career, for your commitment to your practice and for the positive impact you have on patients’ lives!

If you’re a PA, thank you! We’re honored to partner with numerous locum tenens PAs with assignments every year and are inspired by the stories we gather from PAs, making a difference in the community. And lastly, we’re proud of the work we do to find matches between quality healthcare organizations and locum tenens PAs. It’s our job to give hospitals, clinics, labs, and other facilities the tools they need to care for communities—and help you reap the rewards of satisfying, flexible locum tenens work.

From everyone at MedCare Staffing to all the PAs across the country, THANK YOU. Happy National PA Week!

Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

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