PracticeMatch Announces Partnership with Messly to Transform the Locum Experience for Physicians
St. Louis, MO, September 14, 2026- PracticeMatch, a leading provider of healthcare recruitment solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Messly, an innovative platform designed to help physicians find the right locum opportunities faster, more transparently, and with greater control.
Founded in 2016 by Dr. Abrar Gundroo and his colleague Chris Kurwie, Messly was built with a clear mission: to support doctors in building more fulfilling careers. Drawing from his own experience navigating the challenges of locum work, Dr. Gundroo recognized the frustrations physicians face limited visibility into opportunities, inefficient processes, and missed chances for more rewarding roles.
"Messly is a faster, simpler and more transparent way to find locum work," said Dr. Abrar Gundroo, Anesthetics Registrar and Co-founder of Messly. "By giving you choice and putting the power in your hands, you get better paid, more rewarding, and more convenient locums."
Today, Messly is trusted by more than 12,000 locum doctors, with over 50,000 clinicians having registered for its career tools and services. The platform is also rated five stars on Trustpilot, reflecting its strong reputation among physicians.
Redefining the Locum Experience
Through this partnership, PracticeMatch will connect physicians with Messly's unique, technology-enabled marketplace where twenty of the best locum agencies compete to match doctors with opportunities tailored precisely to their preferences.
Messly delivers a modern alternative to traditional locum sourcing by offering:
- Full market access in one place - Physicians can see available jobs and pay rates upfront before committing to agencies
- Personalized job matching - A simple "locum wish list" ensures only relevant opportunities are presented based on specialty, pay, location, and availability
- Transparency and trust - Doctors can review ratings and feedback from other verified clinicians before engaging with recruiters
- Privacy-first control - Users remain anonymous and only share details when they are ready
- Faster onboarding - Messly's "Docs" service allows physicians to store credentials and share them instantly, reducing registration time by up to 70%
A Better Way for Physicians to Find Work
Unlike traditional agency models where physicians often rely on one or two agencies, face unclear job availability, and endure frequent unsolicited outreach Messly centralizes the entire process. Doctors gain immediate visibility into real shifts, receive targeted offers that match their preferences, and manage all communication through a single platform.
Additional features include:
- A personalized job feed based on specialty, grade, and location
- The ability to stay anonymous until ready to move forward
- A secure "document hub" to store, manage, and share compliance materials
- Access to trusted, vetted agencies with verified doctor reviews
This streamlined, physician-first approach aligns closely with PracticeMatch's mission to improve the way clinicians connect with opportunities.
Expanding Opportunities and Empowering Careers
"Messly's innovative platform is changing the way physicians approach locum work," said Madison Tarrant, Vice President of Physician Services at PracticeMatch. "By partnering with Messly, we are giving physicians greater visibility, more choice, and a significantly more efficient way to find opportunities that truly fit their personal and professional goals."
Together, PracticeMatch and Messly aim to enhance career mobility, reduce administrative burdens, and improve overall satisfaction for physicians navigating the locum market.
About Messly:
Messly is a digital platform that helps doctors make better career decisions and quickly find high-quality locum opportunities. By bringing leading locum agencies together into one transparent marketplace, Messly empowers physicians with more choice, better rates, and a streamlined experience. Since its founding in 2016, more than 50,000 doctors have used Messly's tools to improve their careers and working lives.
About PracticeMatch:
PracticeMatch is a trusted leader in healthcare recruitment, providing innovative solutions that connect physicians and advanced practitioners with the right career opportunities. Through its comprehensive suite of digital tools, job boards, and recruitment services, PracticeMatch supports healthcare organizations in building strong clinical teams while helping providers find meaningful employment.
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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Lynn Cooper, Marketing Specialist at PracticeMatch, at 800-211-3443 or email at lcooper@practicematch.com.