locum tenens physicians

With today’s shortages of experienced physicians, many hospitals and clinics across the country are dealing with acute staff crunches. It’s a buyer’s market, and in most cases, hospitals and other healthcare employers are paying top dollar to acquire the best talent. So if you’ve been around...

You have been a physician in private practice for some time now. Your career choice has brought you much satisfaction along the way, but you want to explore other opportunities. A friend of yours asked you if you have considered a locum tenens position. Here are...

The term “locum tenens” refers to a physician or advanced practice provider who fills in for another clinician temporarily. Locum tenens means “to hold the place of,” and many physicians work locum jobs to make extra money, enjoy a flexible schedule, or travel the country. Salaries...

The locum tenens lifestyle can be an attractive option for doctors at all stages of their careers. Newly graduated residents can hone their skills, travel, and gain exposure to various practice settings to help them decide what kind of role best suits them. Doctors in an established...