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Tuesday, July 13th, 2021 in General.
The United States health care market is exploding, and doctors are in short supply. Since 1900, the number of Americans over age 65 has increased from 3.1 to 49.2 million. Coupled with the fact that most older people have chronic health conditions like hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and diabetes, hospitals are under enormous pressure to Read more…
Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 in General.
With the health care industry in a state of flux, many doctors and advanced practice providers are looking for ways to maximize their income. You may be surprised to learn that it is possible to balance locum tenens with a full-time job as a physician or APP. You might think that being committed to a Read more…
Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 in General.
A 1099 employee is someone who works independently, meaning they are not a permanent worker for a company. The category includes independent contractors, freelancers, and locum tenens physicians. While some people choose to work full-time with one employer and therefore become W2 employees, others prefer the flexibility of being a 1099 worker. However, managing your benefits as a 1099 employee can be challenging. Locums are often hired through Read more…
Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 in General.
A locum tenens agency can help you find a fantastic job and negotiate an excellent salary and benefits. Still, it can be challenging to know if a particular opportunity is right for your career goals and personal situation. Before you act, there are critical questions you should ask your consultant first, so you’re in the Read more…
Thursday, May 20th, 2021 in General.
Locum tenens physicians and advanced practice providers constitute a significant part of the healthcare industry. They play an essential role in filling staffing shortages, providing coverage for vacations and illnesses, and relieving chronic staff burnout. Hospitals and clinics often need locums physicians and advanced practice providers to assist with patient care, but the credentialing for Read more…
Monday, April 12th, 2021 in General.
Physicians are highly-trained experts who dedicate their careers to helping others. These professionals are in extreme demand that continues to outpace supply. By 2032, there will be a predicted shortage of around 122,000 physicians, according to findings from the Association of American Medical Colleges. Although these figures reflect what may seem a distant point in Read more…
Monday, April 5th, 2021 in General.
If you’re considering working locum tenens, why not try it out with a weekend or a single week assignment? The benefits are substantial, and what’s to lose? If you enjoy it as much as we think you will, it’s going to open up your world, especially if you follow our tips for a successful locums Read more…
Thursday, March 25th, 2021 in General.
Locum tenens physicians, PAs, and nurse practitioners provide an essential staffing service for healthcare organizations. Working as a locum means you can enjoy freedom and travel, choose roles that suit you, enhance your skills, and earn a competitive salary. The compensation varies, but locum tenens assignments may pay even higher hourly rates than full-time equivalents. Read more…
Thursday, February 25th, 2021 in General.
If you are a physician looking for ways to grow and develop your career, then the Interstate Medical License Compact is something with which you need to be familiar. As a physician, you typically start with one active state license when you begin your career. If you find work as a locum tenens provider in Read more…
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 in General.
What makes working locum tenens so enticing? Well, an alarming 42% of physicians report that they feel burnout, according to the 2020 survey of America’s physicians. With over a billion patient encounters to manage every year, perhaps it’s no great surprise. Physician burnout is a worrying trend that is entrenched in the healthcare industry and Read more…