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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 in General.
For many doctors and Advanced Practice Providers, the traditional career path of settling into a permanent position at a hospital or clinic seems like the natural choice. However, more and more clinicians are discovering the unique benefits of working locums. Beyond the flexibility and freedom, locum tenens offers a range of unexpected perks that can Read more…
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 in Wellness.
For locum tenens clinicians, the allure of traveling and the opportunity to serve a range of communities is often accompanied by the challenge of maintaining a balanced lifestyle while on the move. Staying healthy while traveling, dealing with irregular schedules, and navigating changing environments can be a challenge. Because of that, we’ve created this guide Read more…
Thursday, May 16th, 2024 in Hiring Locums, Locums Retention.
Within the complex healthcare environment, the role of locum tenens physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) extends far beyond filling temporary vacancies. Modern healthcare facilities face many challenges, one of the most significant being staff shortages and increased demand for services. Within this context, locum tenens professionals are vital to strategic planning, enabling hospitals and Read more…
Friday, April 26th, 2024 in Wellness.
Imagine a profession that fulfills your career aspirations and caters to your deepest culinary cravings. It’s more than possible as a locum tenens provider! If you’re a gastronomically inclined clinician, every new assignment is an opportunity to enjoy a diverse food landscape. The United States presents a mosaic of flavors. From the seafood-laden shores of Read more…
Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 in Optimizing Your Locums Experience, Travel.
Locum tenens roles provide a chance to explore diverse healthcare settings across the country. Yet, the thrill of moving from one assignment to the next is accompanied by the practical realities of a life in transit. Each new city brings its own rhythm, local flavors, and the challenge of making a temporary space feel like Read more…
Friday, April 5th, 2024 in Hiring Locums.
The healthcare industry is facing unprecedented demand for physicians and APPs. This situation presents healthcare facility teams with a dual challenge: ensuring the continuity of high-quality patient care, while navigating the complexities of staffing shortages and fluctuating demands. An appealing solution is to leverage locum tenens clinicians to fill staffing gaps and maintain the highest Read more…
Friday, March 22nd, 2024 in Career Development, Optimizing Your Locums Experience.
A career in locum tenens is more than a series of assignments — it’s a gateway to unique opportunities beyond the traditional boundaries of medical practice. The flexibility to work across a multitude of healthcare settings offers an unparalleled platform for professional growth and personal fulfilment. As a locum tenens clinician, you’re free to explore Read more…
Friday, March 15th, 2024 in Healthcare Insights, Hiring Locums.
The traditional concept of locum tenens is a temporary solution for bridging workforce gaps, a way to fill immediate, short-term vacancies. Historically, healthcare facilities have relied on locum tenens physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to cover staff absences due to illness, leave, or to help manage an unexpected surge in patient volume. This approach Read more…
Wednesday, March 6th, 2024 in Hiring Locums.
Integrating locum tenens clinicians into healthcare teams is critical in addressing the ebbs and flows of patient care needs. However, the success of this alliance relies on healthcare facilities’ ability to foster environments that acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of experience locum tenens bring. highlights a positive correlation between cohesive work environments and improved patient Read more…
Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 in Residents and Fellows.
For many new physicians, transitioning from the structured learning environment of residency to the dynamic world of practicing medicine is a significant leap. Finding a pathway that allows for growth, flexibility, and financial stability is crucial. Locum tenens roles offer an outstanding opportunity to navigate this critical phase of a medical career. They are not Read more…