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Friday, June 13th, 2025 in General.
Fresh out of residency? The standard advice is simple: secure a permanent job and put down roots immediately. Build stability, establish patient relationships, and settle into a single practice or hospital. This has been the conventional wisdom for decades. But what if this approach limits your potential instead of maximizing it? A growing number of Read more…
Thursday, May 29th, 2025 in General.
Do you think locum tenens work is a detour from the leadership track? Think again. A stint as a “traveling doctor” might be the most direct route to the C-suite. While permanently employed physicians witness one approach to healthcare administration, locum clinicians experience varied governance models, operational systems, and leadership styles across multiple organizations. This Read more…
Friday, May 23rd, 2025 in General.
“It’s just 3 months,” you tell yourself as you accept another problematic assignment with red flags waving so vigorously, they could generate electricity. This compromised mentality — enduring unsustainable conditions because they’re temporary — is the silent career killer for many talented locum clinicians. The burnout math is simple: 12 weeks of toxic environments multiplied Read more…
Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 in General.
When you start a new position, the clock starts ticking the moment you walk through the door. New EHRs. Unfamiliar faces. Different protocols. Hidden hierarchies. As a locum clinician, you have hours — not days or weeks — to decipher the clinical ecosystem you’ve just entered while simultaneously proving your value to a team that Read more…
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 in General.
We are incredibly excited to announce that Integrity Locums has joined forces with All Star Healthcare Solutions, a premier, full-service healthcare staffing firm focused exclusively on the locum tenens market! This is a monumental step for us, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about the opportunities this presents for our providers, clients, team members, and Read more…
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 in General.
As a locum tenens physician or advanced practice provider (APP), you’ve chosen a career path that offers flexibility, diverse clinical experiences, and often, higher compensation. But there’s one potential roadblock that can derail even the most promising assignment opportunities: credentialing delays. For the ambitious clinician who values efficiency and career momentum, nothing is more frustrating Read more…
Thursday, April 17th, 2025 in General.
When physicians and advanced practice providers consider locum tenens work, they often focus on the flexibility of schedules and diversity of practice settings. The financial advantages of working as a 1099 independent contractor, however, frequently outshine the scheduling flexibility, potentially transforming your immediate compensation and long-term wealth-building strategy. Before exploring these advantages, it’s essential Read more…
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 in General.
Physician burnout has become a major healthcare crisis. Long hours, administrative burdens, and staffing shortages place immense pressure on medical professionals. Research suggests that up to 6 in 10 physicians report symptoms of burnout, including emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced job satisfaction. This negative state affects individual well-being, leading to higher turnover rates, lower patient Read more…
Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 in General.
What if your reach as a clinician wasn’t limited by geography? Imagine treating patients across state lines, managing complex cases from your home office, and eliminating the exhausting cycle of travel that often comes with locum work. That future isn’t coming — it’s already here! Telemedicine has revolutionized healthcare, and locum tenens clinicians are in Read more…
Monday, March 10th, 2025 in General.
In healthcare, staffing challenges are inevitable — unexpected physician absences, seasonal patient surges, and last-minute vacancies. These gaps in coverage can quickly disrupt patient care, strain permanent staff, and reduce operational efficiency. While locum tenens doctors and APPs offer a practical solution, the traditional credentialing process can create costly delays and leave hospitals scrambling to Read more…