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...
According to Medscape’s Physician Burnout & Depression Report 2022, physician burnout increased 5 percent in 2022, with 47 percent of doctors reporting flaring tempers, moodiness, depression, and feelings of overall hopelessness that significantly impact their work. Top reasons cited for physician burnout include: Too many bureaucratic...
For physicians just beginning their careers or doctors looking for a change of pace, locum tenens assignments offer the opportunity to explore different practice settings without making a long-term commitment. Whether you’ve just finished your residency or are considering shifting to part-time work, knowing your...
Remember when you were first planning a career in medicine? It might seem like ages ago now, but you used to have classes to take and a curriculum to follow—a clear path lay before you. But once you got into medical school and then residency, learning...
Locum tenens is a term that refers to doctors who serve in a temporary role. It translates from Latin to mean: to hold a place. Temporarily taking the place of a physician can have many benefits. Many physicians choose locum tenens work for reasons like these: ...
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...