Interim Physicians, one of the largest and fastest-growing locum tenens staffing firms, was honored with ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Award in both the client and talent categories for 2026. Fewer than 1% of staffing firms earn both awards from ClearlyRated’s annual surveys.
Award-winning healthcare staffing firms earn special recognition by ClearlyRated, an independent research firm, for securing industry-leading satisfaction scores. ClearlyRated utilizes a Net Promoter® Score survey program to help staffing firms measure their customers’ service experience.
In 2025, Interim Physicians received outstanding satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 (out of 10) from 87% of our clients, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 55%. Interim received satisfaction scores of 9 or 10 from 81% of placed locum tenens candidates, compared with the average of 50%.
What Clients Say About Interim
These satisfaction scores are reinforced by consistent client feedback across specialties and regions. Among the core values we exemplify every day are:
1. Exceptional service and responsiveness
“Interim Physicians is consistently responsive and easy to work with. Their team stays engaged, communicates clearly, and follows through quickly when needs change. That level of accessibility makes a real difference, especially when coverage timelines are tight.” — Provider Recruiter at a regional West Texas health system
2. Trust-based partnership
“Working with the Interim Physicians team feels like a true partnership. They anticipate our needs and support us over time instead of treating each request as a one-off transaction. That continuity is why we continue to rely on them.” — Hospital administrator at a specialty acute care facility
3. Consistency and follow-through
“Interim Physicians does what they say they will do. Expectations are always clear, and commitments are met. Even when challenges come up, the team is proactive and keeps communication straightforward.” — Senior Operations leader at a high-volume community hospital
4. Candidate quality and fit
“The candidates that Interim Physicians presents are consistently well-matched to our clinical and cultural needs. Their credentialing process is organized and thorough, which saves our team time and helps assignments start smoothly.” — Division Coordinator for General Internal Medicine at a large Midwestern academic medical center
Provider Experience and Support
Our recruiting team received multiple shoutouts from providers in this year’s survey. In the word cloud below, words that appeared more frequently in provider testimonials appear larger. We are incredibly honored that providers find us responsive partners, clear communicators, and organized professionals.
Uplifting Clients and Providers in Critical Moments
Interim Physicians’ continued recognition by ClearlyRated reflects a sustained focus on service, consistency, and accountability across every assignment. CEO Tim Hand pointed to the team behind the results and the role locum tenens physicians play in maintaining access to care for communities nationwide.
“Ultimately, our work is about supporting patient care,” Hand said. “That means showing up for our clients and our physicians with the same level of urgency and follow-through every time. Being recognized again tells us we’re doing that well, and it reinforces the responsibility we carry to keep raising the bar.”
President Shawn Mullen emphasized the relationships that underpin Interim Physicians’ approach to locum tenens staffing. “Facilities rely on us during critical moments, and physicians trust us with their time and careers. We take that seriously. Our focus has always been on building partnerships that last, not just filling shifts, and that commitment continues to guide how we operate.”