Hospital credentialing takes 60–120 days. Submit your CV, DEA certificate, medical license, board certification, and malpractice history immediately after signing your contract. Respond to document requests within 24–48 hours to avoid start-date delays. Gaps in employment history or slow references are the most common causes of delay — prepare both before submitting your packet.
Credentialing delays are the single most common reason locum physicians miss their start date. This checklist covers every required document, the full 60–120 day timeline, and how to stay ahead of the most common delays.
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