Everyone knows that being a physician is no cakewalk. Doctors that work in hospitals, private practices, specialist clinics, and traveling care teams all face issues of stress and self-care; especially in these times of...

In healthcare, locum tenens is when one physician covers for another on a temporary basis. Because of the way that the locum tenens industry has operated for so long, many providers think of locum recruiters like car salesmen -...

With temperatures climbing and the summer season rapidly approaching, vacations are being planned across the nation. If you’re feeling the urge to escape your day-to-day routine and take on new adventures, locum tenens is the...

Have you noticed that more healthcare professionals are working locum tenens? Approximately 6% of all practicing physicians (about 52,000) in the U.S. worked locum tenens in 2019. Notably, 21% of healthcare facilities hired locum...

Educational debt is a looming fact for most young doctors starting their careers. The faster you can burn down that debt, the more financial freedom you will have now, when flexibility is so useful in your career. After finishing...

As a locum tenens physician, you temporarily fulfill the duties of another physician and thus travel frequently to many hospitals nationwide for work. Working as a locum tenens physician has numerous amazing perks, including more...

Whether you are a typical health employee or an independent contractor, you need health insurance to cover your healthcare costs. Many 1099 employees wonder which path they can follow to enroll in an insurance program. The good...

Networking is a practice that has proven to be beneficial in all industries, including healthcare. When you network with other professionals in your industry, you build social contacts and develop professional relationships....

TED Talks have proven reputable and are arguably among the best source of inspiration and knowledge on just about any subject. Typically, they are engaging, thought-provoking, and sometimes even funny or entertaining. Sure, most...

It’s important to have a work/life balance. As a locum tenens physician, you're probably traveling a lot. Perhaps you're looking for something to do while you're on the go. Having hobbies allows you to rejuvenate, exercise your...