Being a locum tenens physician, PA or NP comes with a wide variety of perks, including the potential for high pay, better work/life balance, career flexibility and exploring new locations. But do locum tenens providers need to be credentialed? The answer is yes. State and federal laws...
For many physicians, being a locum tenens provides the flexibility, freedom and pay to create a perfect work/life balance. When caseloads can’t wait for newly hired doctors to come on board, many hospitals, clinics or practices fill the gap with locum tenens physicians. While many physicians...
Congrats! After putting in hours and hours, consuming gallons of coffee and getting by on 3 hours of sleep a night you’ve completed your residency. And if you’re like many newly-minted physicians, the question now is – “What do you I do next?” While everyone is...
Healthcare facilities rely on locum tenens to ensure they’re able to meet patient demand. Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit – with many doctors and other clinicians leaving due to burnout, furlough or layoffs – locum tenens opportunities have become more plentiful than ever. Physicians who take...
The current healthcare landscape predicts that this year and next, locum tenens healthcare positions will see an increase in revenue of at least 13 percent. According to locumpedia, “The rate at which this country has relied upon clinical staff over the past 36 months is...
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...