Transitioning from a conventional staff position as a physician or clinician to locum tenens roles may feel like stepping into the unknown. However, taking a strategic approach can significantly enhance your transition experience and ultimately aid in expanding your career flexibility and opportunities. Develop a Timeline The...
The shortage of emergency medicine physicians has created a significant staffing gap in hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. This decline in the number of emergency room physicians has led to an increased demand for locum tenens clinicians -- professionals who can step...
As healthcare professionals approach the later stages of their careers, many seek new opportunities that offer flexibility and fulfillment. Locum tenens work has emerged as a compelling option, providing a range of benefits for late-career physicians. This unique career path allows experienced doctors to transition...
Locum tenens are reshaping the way we think about healthcare staffing. Healthcare facilities contract for locum tenens providers to fill short-term gaps, such as vacations, shortages, or patient surges. This arrangement is a win for hospitals and doctors: physicians looking for variety and flexibility and...
Choosing to practice locum tenens offers numerous advantages for mental health clinicians at every career stage, making it an appealing option for many psychologists and psychiatrists, including psychiatric care providers who are NPs and PAs. Exploring the Landscape of Psychiatry: The Value of Locum Tenens Positions For early-career...
The United States is facing a physician shortage, and locum tenens physicians can help address this healthcare need. This deficit includes a potential and significant shortage of general internal medicine (GIM) physicians. A study from the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research found that the number...
Hospital administrators, healthcare executives, and clinic managers alike know that locum tenens physicians are among the finest clinicians because of their breadth of experience, flexibility, and commitment to the healthcare profession. Because many doctors make a career out of filling in during physician shortages or...
Being a locum tenens can feel like sailing in uncharted waters. You’re often in a new place, faced with new faces, and new responsibilities. Going it "alone" and having worries about high workloads and low resources can weigh heavily on your mind. However, you can...
As the year winds down, these financial tips for doctors and hospitals will be crucial for improving financial health in the fourth quarter. It’s not just about numbers; it’s about planning your future. Let’s dive into this set of financial tips that can help your...