It can be challenging to downshift from a packed physician schedule to retirement. But guess what? No one says you must stop working entirely. Isn’t that the point of retiring—you get to do what you want? For many physicians, that means continuing to work—where and when...
Maybe you aren’t in the market for a new job, but you never know...
Finding your first job as a physician is an exciting—and sometimes overwhelming—task. You’re likely working full-time to finish up your residency or fellowship. Figuring out your next career step might fall somewhere between visiting the next patient on rounds and finding an empty on-call room to...
Are you a physician in need of a change of pace? Many doctors discover—especially after a couple of years as tumultuous as the last few—that they need something different in their work lives. Some want to explore a new setting or learn a new skill. Others...
Retiring is easier said than done for some physicians. When you’ve spent the majority of your life working long hours and making a difference in the lives of others, it can be challenging to quit unless you have a plan in place to help with the...
“If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” –Yogi Berra Have you reached a crossroads in your physician career? Do you want to try something new, shift your focus, or enjoy a change of scenery? You may have more options than you...
By its nature, locum tenens work fills a need. Whether a locum tenens physician is: filling in for vacationing doctors holding a spot until a permanent physician can be found for a role traveling to help in underserved communities rotating in give permanent staff time off...
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...