What is a locum tenens platform?

A digital system managing the full lifecycle of temporary physician and APP placement - assignment marketplace, FCVS/NPDB credentialing, DEA multi-state tracking, malpractice tail coverage, contracting, payroll, and recruiter CRM.

What is FCVS and why is it critical?

FCVS provides primary source verified physician credentials - medical school, residency, board actions - accepted by state boards and hospitals as the standard. Automating FCVS eliminates the most time-consuming manual credentialing step.

How long does locum tenens platform development take?

Starter agency: 8–10 weeks. Growth full-featured with FCVS, NPDB, AI matching, payroll: 10–14 weeks. Enterprise marketplace or direct-source: 14–20 weeks.

How much does a locum tenens platform cost?

From $40K Starter, $70K–$130K Growth, $130K–$200K Enterprise - all fixed-price with full IP ownership.

How does DEA registration tracking work?

Tracks each physician's DEA registrations by state and Schedule with expiry dates. Assignment display filters to only states where physician has active, current DEA registration.

How does malpractice tail coverage tracking work?

Tracks carrier, policy type (occurrence vs claims-made), limits, effective dates, and tail coverage documentation. Expiry alerts notify before coverage lapses; documents included in credential packets automatically.

Does it support both 1099 and W-2 physician engagements?

Yes. Supports both independent contractor (1099-NEC) and employee (W-2) models with per diem calculation, travel expense, and year-end tax document generation.

Who owns the platform?

You own 100% - platform code, matching algorithm, physician data, credentialing integrations. IP assignment contractual from Day 1.

How does fixed-price engagement work?

Scoped with operations audit. Proposal in 48 hours with time-to-placement projection. Locked before any code written. 70% extend to 6+ month roadmaps.

How do I get started?

Book a free 30-min strategy call with physician volume, specialties, states, credentialing pain points, and payroll model. Proposal within 48 hours.

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Locum Tenens Platform Development in USA

Build a custom locum tenens platform - physician and advanced practice assignment marketplace, automated DEA and medical license credentialing, malpractice tail coverage management, FCVS credential verification, and payroll for locum physicians - from $40K. Shipped for locum tenens agencies, physician staffing startups, and hospital systems across Dallas, Nashville, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

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WHO IT'S FOR

How to Work With EngineerBabu on AI Agent Development

Your product stage defines your engagement model. We offer three ways to access our AI agent development services, from a single sprint to full end-to-end ownership.

CEO / CTO (Locum Tenens Agency - $10M-$100M Revenue)

You're placing 150-400 locum physicians annually - your operations run on spreadsheets, a generic CRM, and manual credential faxing to hospital credentialing departments. Your credentialing coordinators spend 80% of their time chasing the same documents across assignments. You need a proprietary platform that automates credentialing, shows physicians assignments transparently, and gives your recruiters a 360° physician relationship view.

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Founder (Physician Workforce Technology Startup)

You're building a comprehensive physician marketplace - directly competing with Doximity Talent Finder, Nomad Health, or CompHealth's digital portal - where physicians freely browse assignments, see fully transparent day rates, and track application status without endless frustrating recruiter call-backs. You need a robust production platform with complete FCVS integration, DEA verification, malpractice tracker, and a truly physician-first mobile UX.

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VP of Medical Staff / CMO (Hospital System or Rural Health Network)

Your hospitals - particularly rural critical access and VA facilities - face persistent ongoing physician coverage gaps that your employed medical staff simply can't fill. You're simultaneously using 3–4 locum agencies with no consolidated visibility, consistently inconsistent credentialing standards, and absolutely no way to build a preferred physician pool over time. You need a dedicated platform that builds your own locum physician relationships

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Key Features

Built for Teams Shipping AI in Production

Physician Assignment

Assignment browse and apply for MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs, and CRNAs - filterable by specialty (hospitalist, EM, anesthesia, psychiatry, radiology, primary care), state, facility type, assignment duration, and day rate - with AI matching surfacing relevant opportunities based on physician specialty, license states, and assignment preferences.

FCVS & Medical Credential Verification

Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) integration for fully primary source verified medical education and training credentials - plus comprehensive state medical board license verification, DEA registration verification by state, current board certification status (ABMS/AOA), complete malpractice history check, and mandatory NPDB query.

DEA Registration Management

Comprehensive multi-state DEA Schedule II–V registration tracking - current active registration states, upcoming registration expiry dates, streamlined renewal workflow, and precise assignment eligibility matching ensuring physicians can only see and apply for assignments in states where their DEA registration is currently active and fully valid.

Malpractice Tail Coverage Tracking

Occurrence-based vs claims-made malpractice policy management - comprehensively tracking current policy carrier, precise effective dates, per-occurrence and aggregate limits, and complete tail coverage documentation for all prior assignments - an absolutely critical risk management and requirement for hospital credentialing committees.

Physician Credentialing Pipeline

Comprehensive step-by-step credentialing workflow from initial physician application through final hospital privilege approval - meticulously tracking FCVS submission, state license verification, DEA check, NPDB query, health screening, and hospital credentialing committee review with fully automated reminder sequences throughout.

Assignment Contracting & Compliance

Fully digital assignment agreements seamlessly executed with DocuSign - comprehensively covering scope of practice, detailed scheduling terms, compensation structure, housing arrangements, malpractice coverage terms- with carefully tailored state-specific compliance terms addressing all relevant medical practice regulations.

Locum Recruiter CRM

Comprehensive physician relationship management for locum recruiters - detailed physician specialty and preference profile, complete assignment history, current real-time availability window, automated certification expiry alerts, competitive placement tracking, and fully automated re-engagement sequences triggered when new availability windows open.

Payroll - 1099 & W-2 Support

Weekly payroll processing fully supporting both 1099 independent contractor and W-2 employee physician models - with fully IRS-compliant per diem and housing allowance calculation, complete travel expense reimbursement, and accurate automated 1099-NEC or W-2 year-end tax document generation.

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AI AGENT SOLUTIONS

Types of Locum tenens platforms You Can Build With Us

Locum Agency Proprietary Platform

A full-stack internal platform for a locum tenens agency - physician marketplace, FCVS credentialing automation, DEA tracking, malpractice management, recruiter CRM, and payroll - replacing generic CRM + spreadsheet operations with proprietary technology. Best for: Locum tenens agencies ($5M–$100M revenue) building technology as competitive advantage.

Physician Assignment Marketplace

A transparent marketplace where physicians browse assignments, see day rates and total compensation packages upfront, apply directly, and track status without recruiter gatekeeping - competing with Nomad Health and Doximity Talent Finder. Best for: HealthTech founders building the transparent physician staffing marketplace.

Hospital Direct-Source Locum Platform

A hospital-facing platform for sourcing locum physicians directly - building an owned physician pool, managing temporary privilege applications, and reducing agency dependency for recurring specialty coverage needs. Best for: Hospital systems, rural health networks, VA-affiliated facilities with recurring locum physician needs.

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Staffing Platform

A locum platform specialized for NPs, PAs, and CRNAs - with scope of practice compliance by state, collaborative agreement documentation management, and APP-specific credentialing (NPI, DEA for APPs, state prescriptive authority). Best for: APP staffing agencies, outpatient clinic staffing companies, anesthesia staffing firms.

Rural & Underserved Community Physician Matching Platform

A mission-driven matching platform connecting physicians with rural and underserved community assignments - HRSA shortage area verification, J-1 waiver program tracking, NHSC loan repayment integration, and rural-specific housing coordination. Best for: Rural health networks, federally qualified health centers, state rural health programs, J-1 waiver sponsoring organizations.

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LLMs & Foundation Models We've Worked With

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Pricing

Built for Teams Shipping AI in Production

$40K-$70K /month

(8-10 weeks)

Starter

Best for: Locum agency MVP, 50–150 active physicians, first proprietary platform

Physician assignment marketplace (browse, apply, match)
Basic credentialing (state medical license, DEA, board cert tracking)
DEA registration state map and expiry tracking
Malpractice certificate upload and expiry alerts
Physician app (Flutter iOS + Android)
Recruiter CRM dashboard
DocuSign assignment contracting
HIPAA-compliant infrastructure
30-day post-launch support + full IP ownership

A Process Designed for Outcomes

We follow a transparent, collaborative process, from discovery to deployment. Designed to help founders move fast, stay lean, and build reliable, scalable products.

Agency Operations Audit & Credentialing Scoping

Map physician placement lifecycle, credential sources (FCVS, NPDB, DEA, state boards, ABMS), malpractice documentation requirements, and payroll structure. Deliverable: Credentialing source inventory, DEA state tracking design, malpractice policy management workflow, payroll model architecture.

Infrastructure, Credentialing & Payment Setup

Configure HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure, FCVS and state medical board credential verification connections, NPDB query integration, and Stripe Connect payments. Deliverable: FCVS connection established, NPDB query workflow live, DEA verification integrated, payment infrastructure tested.

Physician Application & Assignment Marketplace

Build physician-facing assignment browse, AI matching engine, physician profile with credential status, and apply workflow - with DEA state eligibility filtering built into assignment display. Deliverable: Physician app on TestFlight/Play Store beta with full assignment browse → apply → status flow end-to-end.

Credentialing Pipeline, Malpractice Tracker & Recruiter CRM

Build physician credentialing pipeline dashboard, malpractice tail coverage tracker, DEA registration management, and recruiter CRM with physician relationship management tools. Deliverable: Credentialing pipeline tracking all verification steps, malpractice tracker with expiry alerts, recruiter CRM operational.

Contracting, Payroll Processing & Analytics

Build fully DocuSign-integrated assignment contracting, comprehensive payroll processing (1099 + W-2), and detailed agency analytics dashboard. Deliverable: Contract generation and digital signing thoroughly tested, payroll flow verified end-to-end, analytics dashboard fully populated with real assignment data.

UAT, Compliance Review & Production Launch

Physician, recruiter, and hospital UAT, thorough HIPAA compliance review, app store submission, and carefully phased production launch. Deliverable: App store fully approved, UAT completely signed off, comprehensive HIPAA compliance docs, and fully live production platform.

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CASE STUDIES

What We’ve Built With Leaders and CXOs

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Why Us

Why EngineerBabu?

We sign strict NDAs, ensure full IP ownership, and follow ISO-certified processes. With dedicated development teams, flexible engagement models, and 24/7 support, we are a trusted CMMI level 5 hybrid app development company committed to quality and on-time delivery.

1250+ Projects Delivered

1000+ Happy Clients

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Transparent Pricing

Proven Expertise

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Backed by Industry Leaders and Certifications

Featured in Google for Startups AI Accelerator and recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup.

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Top 20 Indian Startups 2023 & 2024

Highly rated on Clutch with an impressive 4.9★!

Proudly showcased in the Google for Startups AI Accelerator and celebrated by LinkedIn as a Top Startup!

Regulatory Compliance, Built Into Every Layer

Our Mortgage App Development Services are designed with regulatory compliance at the core. From PCI DSS and PSD2 to GDPR, AML/KYC, CCPA, and Open Banking standards, we embed audit-ready controls directly into your platform architecture.

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Stories From Founders Who’ve Worked With Us

Harshit Thareja Co-Founder

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Anish AchuthanCEO & Co-Founder

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Bhavna GuptaIPS Officer

Chhattisgarh

Danny SchwartzFounder & CEO

United States

Adam Faanes CTO & Co-Founder

New York

Andile NgcabaChairman & Founder

South Africa

Lakshmikant SinghFounder & CEO

India

Baxolile Mabinya Co-Founder

South Africa

Analyzing the Competition

Agencies Deliver Projects, We Deliver Growth.

Generic Survey Tool

Manual Spreadsheet / Phone Process

Entry price

NDA + IP transfer pre-discovery

Design-led product thinking

Senior AI engineers on every project

Code, prompts & weights ownership

Post-launch SLA

Founder / CTO access

Weekly demos

US-timezone overlap

From $40K (custom, IP yours)

Automated FCVS + NPDB + state boards

Multi-state DEA registry + assignment filtering

Full tail coverage lifecycle management

Full day rate + package display to physician

Hospital preferred physician pool - Enterprise

HRSA shortage area + J-1 waiver - Enterprise

100% yours, contractually

Full PT-ET coverage daily

Agency fee - no ownership

Vendor-managed

Basic

Not available

Limited

Not available

Vendor owns

US-based

Staff time only

Manual fax

Spreadsheet

Manual tracking

Recruiter-gated

Not available

N/A

US DELIVERY COVERAGE

Trusted by Locum Tenens Technology Teams Across the USA

EngineerBabu has built locum tenens platforms for growing physician staffing agencies, HealthTech marketplace founders, and rural health networks building direct-source physician programs across every major US locum tenens market. Whether you're building proprietary agency technology in Dallas, launching a transparent physician marketplace in Chicago, deploying a rural direct-source platform in Nashville, or building an APP staffing platform in Los Angeles - we've shipped in your market and at your assignment volume.

We serve clients across Dallas · Chicago · Nashville · Los Angeles · New York · Atlanta · Phoenix · Boston · Denver · Seattle - with full PT–ET timezone alignment and same-day response across all US locum tenens markets.

From the large locum agency ecosystems of Dallas and Phoenix to the HealthTech physician marketplace startups of Chicago and New York, and the rural health networks of Nashville and Atlanta - locum tenens platform development demands FCVS and NPDB integration depth, DEA multi-state tracking, malpractice tail coverage management, and a team that has shipped physician staffing technology serving real clinical placements under real credentialing requirements.

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Supporting AI Teams Across the United States

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

A digital system managing the full lifecycle of temporary physician and APP placement - assignment marketplace, FCVS and NPDB credentialing, DEA multi-state registration tracking, malpractice tail coverage management, assignment contracting, payroll (1099 + W-2), and recruiter CRM for physician relationship management.

The Federation Credentials Verification Service (FCVS) provides primary source verified credentials for physicians - medical school graduation, postgraduate training, board actions, and identity verification - accepted by state medical boards and hospitals as the standard for physician credentialing. Automating FCVS integration eliminates the most time-consuming manual credentialing step for locum coordinators.

Starter agency platforms: 8–10 weeks. Growth full-featured platforms with FCVS, NPDB, AI matching, and payroll: 10–14 weeks. Enterprise marketplace or hospital direct-source platforms: 14–20 weeks.

From $40K for a Starter agency platform, $70K–$130K for a Growth full-featured platform with FCVS and payroll, and $130K–$200K for an Enterprise marketplace or direct-source platform - all fixed-price.

Each physician's DEA registrations are tracked by state and Schedule (II–V), with expiry dates and renewal workflow. Assignment display filters to only show assignments in states where the physician has an active, current DEA registration - preventing assignment of physicians to facilities where they cannot legally prescribe.

The platform tracks each physician's malpractice insurance - carrier, policy type (occurrence vs. claims-made), per-occurrence and aggregate limits, effective dates, and tail coverage documentation for prior assignments. Expiry alerts notify physicians and recruiters before coverage lapses, and tail coverage documents are included in facility credential packets automatically.

Yes. Payroll supports both independent contractor (1099-NEC) and employee (W-2) physician engagement models - with per diem and housing allowance calculations, travel expense reimbursement, IRS-compliant payment structures, and year-end tax document generation for both models.

Yes. The platform generates credential packets formatted to Joint Commission and NCQA standards - including FCVS summary, NPDB report, state license verification, DEA registration confirmation, board certification, malpractice certificates, and health screening results - ready for direct submission to hospital medical staff offices.

Scoped in a free 30-min strategy call including agency operations audit. Written proposal in 48 hours with credentialing source inventory, platform architecture, and time-to-placement reduction projection. Scope, price, and timeline locked before any code is written.

Book a free 30-min strategy call. Bring your active physician volume, specialties, states of operation, credentialing pain points, and payroll model. Proposal within 48 hours.

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