As we approach the Holiday season, many full-time docs begin to take some long-awaited time off from their hospital or practice. This opens up opportunities for locum tenens physicians to fill in at typically higher-than-normal pay. Hospitals need a short-term staffing solution. However, since the high...
Many of today’s physicians are opting to accept locum tenens assignments for a variety of reasons. These range from having a more flexible schedule, being a “bridge” when looking for a full-time role, enjoying access to interesting travel opportunities, extra income, and more. In addition, older...
The healthcare industry is constantly evolving – and in 2023, it will be no different. From changes in technology and telemedicine to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, many factors will shape the future of healthcare. Here are five of the leading trends physicians should be aware of: ...
It’s been well-documented that America is in the midst of a physician shortage. The unfortunate news for patients and clinicians alike is that the physician shortage dilemma is only expected to get worse – a situation that could potentially lead to poorer health outcomes for many...
Being a physician means you can never stop learning. But there are only so many hours in a day, right? For today’s busy doctors, podcasts offer a way to go online and gain the latest insights on a variety of medical topics – quickly and from...
It’s no secret that an active mind and body go a long way in staving off disease and inertia. As a retired physician, you have valuable skills, and using them not only benefits you by keeping your mind and body in motion, but it helps...
No one knows better than you how hard you have worked to get to this point in your medical career. You completed your education and residency, passed all three steps of the USMLE, and participated in clinical practice. Now it’s time to acquire your license...
If you’re fast-thinking, detail-oriented, and adventurous, you may want to seriously consider becoming a locum tenens physician. It’s a fact that locum tenens docs often earn more money than those who work in one hospital setting. But before you trade in your white coat to...
The healthcare landscape of today is not what it was in your grandparents’ time. With increasing staffing shortages, a high rate of burnout among doctors, and disparities among populations receiving healthcare, there are many reasons to consider a change in your healthcare career. Becoming a traveling...