What It Actually Takes to Build a Sustainable Locums Career | Megan Hoot of CompHealth

The Rural American Surgeon · Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 4m

Locums surgery is often treated as temporary coverage, but many rural hospitals rely on it to maintain consistent access to care. Surgeons step in without relocating, often filling roles that cannot support full time hires.

Megan Hoot, a physician recruiter at CompHealth, has spent over eight years placing surgeons into roles that often become long-term solutions. She has worked closely with Dr. Randy Lehman across multiple assignments and brings a clear view of how these arrangements develop.

In this episode, Megan and Dr. Hoot break down how locums works in practice, including licensing…