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Thursday, July 7th, 2022 in General.
Health facilities rely on a core group of physicians, APPs, and other health care professionals to care for their patients. OB/GYNs are an essential part of this group, providing critical services to women at all stages of life. However, OB/GYNs are in high demand, and there’s a growing shortage of these specialists. This deficit translates Read more…
Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 in General.
There are over 6,000 hospitals in the United States, representing almost 1 million staffed beds. Medical teams across the country provide care for the 33 million hospital admissions annually. With staggering figures like these, it’s no wonder the demand for hospitalists has been rising in recent years. A hospitalist is a physician who specializes in Read more…
Thursday, June 2nd, 2022 in General.
The benefits of working locum tenens are numerous. As a locum tenens physician or advanced practice provider, you can work as little or as much as you like, set your own schedule, choose the assignments that appeal to you the most and balance your work and home life as you see fit. You’ll also be Read more…
Saturday, May 28th, 2022 in General.
There are few things as important as having an experienced, high-caliber team in place when it comes to critical care. But what happens when your critical care staff is stretched thin and finding qualified doctors to fill those roles is challenging and time-consuming? That’s where locum tenens physicians and advanced practice providers come in, providing Read more…
Thursday, May 12th, 2022 in General.
Physician burnout is a real and growing problem. Rates are increasing, and figures now estimate that 42% of U.S. physicians feel emotionally and physically drained. It’s easy to fall into an exhausted state between long hours, intense stress, and overwhelming patient loads. Burnout can affect the quality of patient care and lead to medical errors. Read more…
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 in General.
Deciding to work locum tenens is a big but exciting decision. Not only are you choosing to work independently, but you’re also taking on a different set of responsibilities. With your new working arrangement comes an additional set of industry-specific vocabulary that’s helpful to know as you embark on your locum tenens journey. Physicians and Read more…
Thursday, April 7th, 2022 in General.
Health facilities must continually balance optimal quality of care for patients while also preserving their bottom line. One of the best ways to do this is by hiring locum tenens physicians to fill in gaps in coverage or meet unexpected surges in demand without sacrificing patient satisfaction or safety. But, as with permanent staff, you Read more…
Thursday, March 31st, 2022 in General.
Whether you’re a fresh graduate or an experienced physician, building the perfect locum CV for your ideal assignments can be challenging. You’re typically competing with other physicians for desirable locum tenens jobs, so it’s essential to showcase your skills and qualifications to make yourself stand out while still being concise and easy to read. It’s Read more…
Thursday, March 24th, 2022 in General.
Small medical practices can face many unique challenges, from a lack of resources to difficulty recruiting and retaining staff and, of course, dealing with administrative burdens. Unfortunately, these issues can mean it’s difficult to keep your practice profitable. While some of these challenges are unavoidable, there are ways to overcome them. Hiring locum tenens physicians Read more…
Thursday, March 10th, 2022 in General.
The United States is currently experiencing a severe physician shortage estimated to reach 122,000 open positions by 2032. Unfortunately, this is the current reality in rural and underserved communities, as facilities struggle to find enough doctors to provide regular care. Simply put, there are insufficient doctors to meet the needs of an aging population, Read more…