At Interim Physicians, we conceived “Advanced PeopleCare” as our own unique brand of physician staffing solutions. We see it as a relentless pursuit of quality healthcare outcomes through the measurement and improvement of the quantity of work provided, quality of work delivered and customer service exhibited by our physicians. Ultimately, locum tenens staffing is about providing healthcare where not enough exists. At our core, we believe our job is more than playing matchmaker between doctors and hospitals. We believe we’re in the business of changing people’s lives by making the best healthcare accessible when and where it’s needed. This is the heart of Advanced PeopleCare. Where other locums firms may see their mission as merely finding doctors who can fill a shift, we see our mission as the pursuit of quality patient care. We don’t just pay lip service to this idea; in fact, it’s our own hippocratic oath that we are fully commited to.
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Interim Physicians and our mobile workforce of physicians solve shortages of healthcare with Advanced PeopleCare, a unique philosophy of healthcare staffing with heart. Advanced PeopleCare is the relentless pursuit of quality healthcare outcomes through the measurement and improvement of the quality of work provided, the quantity of work delivered and the customer service exhibited by our physicians and our staff. A pioneer temporary physician staffing firm, Interim Physicians has provided physician coverage to hospitals, clinics, government agencies and other healthcare facilities since 1979. We are headquartered in St. Louis, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Portland, Oregon., and Huntsville, Alabama. In 2010, Interim Physicians achieved “Inc. 5000” status as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country
Ken Teufel, M.D.’s practice was busy, excessively so at times, and since it included a heavy dose of obstetrics, there was no time for vacations or weekends off. It was the same in many other surrounding towns. Many of his colleagues practicing in rural and small communities around the state also had to be available at all hours of the day, seven days per week.
Dr. Friters decided at 39 years old to embark on his medical journey after an accomplished military and corporate career. These days he works as an internal medicine physician practicing locum tenens with the help of Interim Physicians. Dr. Friters draws from his unique background to make a positive difference in patient outcomes, all while working to fulfill his aspirations of becoming chief medical officer.