The COVID-19 pandemic was stressful in a variety of ways for healthcare practitioners on the front lines. Many physicians and other health professionals experienced burnout symptoms due to increased hours on the job – often leading to less-than-perfect interactions with patients. In many cases, patient interactions...
The dramatic rise in hospitalizations during the COVID pandemic put enormous pressure on hospitals and clinics to mobilize existing staff, fill positions quickly, and think outside the box, The pandemic really took its toll on health providers – financially and on a human level. What the pandemic...
A significant treatment gap exists for individuals living with mental health and substance use conditions.In 2023, 55% of adults who experienced some form of mental illness didn’t receive treatment – and 60% of youth with major depression went without help. On a positive note, healthcare professionals...
There are many misconceptions about becoming a locum tenens professional. While any physician, RN, NP, or healthcare worker should be careful about the career choices they make, going the locum tenens route can be a very positive move. Locum positions are currently in high demand around the...
Maybe you’ve heard about the perks of working locum tenens after your residency or fellowship, and it sounds like a pretty good gig. After all, what’s not to like about extra income, flexibility, variety, travel, and work/life balance. But you don’t know…what you don’t know, right?...
Credentialing is the critical first step in putting a healthcare provider to work in a facility. It’s the process through which the qualifications of medical professionals are verified so that employers can be assured the healthcare provider is who they say they are and has...
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...
The staffing industry is known for exceptional relationship building, and this is particularly true with medical staffing and recruiting. Placing candidates in mission-critical roles requires a personal relationship built on trust and mutual respect. Developing a personal relationship with your medical recruiter can have advantages at...
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...