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10 Hobbies That Travel Well

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...

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3 mins read

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Retirement Plan Options for Independent Contractors

Setting up a plan to save for retirement is important for independent contractors. If you're an independent contractor in the healthcare business, you may be wondering what type of retirement plan options are available.

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5 mins read

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Medical Malpractice: You're Being Sued. Now What?

The medical community is built on altruistic intentions. It's also prime real estate for litigation. We'd venture to say that a clinician discovers they're named in a medical malpractice lawsuit every day.

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4 mins read

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How to Maintain a Healthy & Active Lifestyle as a Traveling Physician

Staying healthy and active when working full time can be difficult, but especially so when you're a physician that's frequently traveling for locum tenens work. As a medical professional, you know that you should be getting 7-9...

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7 mins read

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How to File Taxes as an Independent Contractor

It's easy to forget about the IRS's less thrilling yearly torture - the tax season. Being an independent contractor is one of the many benefits of a locum tenens career. Because you don't have an employer paying taxes on your...

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4 mins read

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10 Northeastern Airbnbs That Will Turn Your Work Trip Into a Work Vacation

Locum tenens work comes with lots of perks - namely freedom, more money, and the ability to travel. Lots and lots of travel! But frequent travel does not have to mean living out of a suitcase and spending all of your off-time in...

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5 mins read

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Locum Tenens vs. Permanent Placement: Which Should You Choose?

Because healthcare professionals are in high demand, physicians have substantial options regarding where and how they want to serve in their professions.

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4 mins read

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How to Write a Physician CV That Shines

Curriculum vitae, Latin for "course of life", often shortened to CV, is a short written summary of a person's career, qualifications, and education. Whether you are searching for a permanent or locum tenens position, your...

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5 mins read

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Bad Habits That All Physicians Should Quit In 2022

With the new year approaching rapidly, many people are beginning to plan their new year’s resolutions for 2022. While some may say that they don’t need to wait until January 1st to turn their life around, making new year’s...

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5 mins read

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Essential Travel Tips for Locum Tenens Providers

One of the major perks that draw healthcare workers to locum tenens is the opportunity to travel, explore new places, and experience different cultures, all while getting paid! As exciting as it may be to pack your bags and hit...

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