We’re capping off Physicians Week 2026 by recognizing the day that started it all, National Doctors' Day! Doctors, we appreciate you and everything you do — and we’re showing our gratitude and support by making sure your career needs are fully met, just as you work to meet the needs of patients across the U.S.A.

We’re putting America's hard-working doctors front and center for National Physicians Week 2026, along with a special focus on locum tenens, healthcare's unsung heroes. Here's why Physicians Week matters, and why it's a great time to recognize the essential role of locum doctors in the U.S. healthcare ecosystem.

As the need grows for physicians and advanced practitioners everywhere throughout the American healthcare system, so do locum tenens job opportunities. But what is locum tenens, what are locum tenens jobs, and what should you know before you sign up for one? Here’s what you need to know.