J Allen is a seasoned healthcare professional and an innovative entrepreneur with a strong background in psychiatry. Upon completing a residency in psychiatry, they founded Locum Line in 2014. As the President and CEO, Allen has devoted their efforts to assisting healthcare professionals worldwide by providing a platform for finding, rating, and learning about locum tenens or temporary healthcare roles. It presents opportunities for job searching professionals to learn about the traveling healthcare industry and networking with both colleagues and staffing agencies on a global scale. Having started the company in Dallas, Texas, Allen continues to steer Locum Line towards its mission of driving the future of travel medicine.

In addition to this endeavor, J Allen has been performing their duties as a physician, providing inpatient and outpatient coverage in several locations, including New Zealand, Montana, South Carolina, Hawaii, and Vermont, since July 2010. This wide geographic exposure has allowed them to gain a global perspective on healthcare practices. Prior to Locum Line and their current physician role, Allen served as a Student Member on the Board of Visitors at the University of Virginia. Their educational background includes time at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Their extensive network, as evidenced by their 2783 LinkedIn connections, signifies their strong influence and presence in the healthcare industry.