A national survey conducted by the Clinical TMS Society found that 60% of TMS clinics report difficulty hiring qualified TMS operators, with average vacancy duration exceeding 90 days for posted operator positions. The survey covered 412 clinics representing roughly a third of the U.S. TMS market.
Workforce constraints are increasingly cited by clinics as the primary barrier to expanding capacity to meet patient demand. Wait times at surveyed clinics averaged 24 days, with 18% reporting wait times exceeding 60 days.
The Society called on payers and educational institutions to support development of standardized TMS technician certification pathways. Currently, training is largely informal and varies substantially across clinics. The Society announced a working group to draft a national curriculum, with publication expected in late 2026.
Workforce challenges are particularly acute in rural areas, where roughly 28% of counties have no TMS clinic within 50 miles. Telehealth supervision models, currently allowed in some states, may offer partial relief but require regulatory clarity at the federal level.
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Reporting based on coverage from Clinical TMS Society. This article is editorial summary intended for general information; it is not medical advice.