Healthcare Market Grows Despite Obstacles
The healthcare industry is still growing, despite the economic recession and struggles faced by many families, hospitals and insurers alike. In fact, it's estimated that healthcare...
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The healthcare industry is still growing, despite the economic recession and struggles faced by many families, hospitals and insurers alike. In fact, it's estimated that healthcare...
The healthcare industry is one of the most vital and complex sectors of our economy. Healthcare professionals, including physicians, play a critical role in maintaining the well-being of our society. Unfortunately, the...
Locum tenens assignments usually mean staying in a hotel. While these rooms are comfortable, they can be generic and lack conveniences like a full kitchen or a washer and dryer that physicians need to feel comfortable on longer...
locum tenens career, tips, travel
Your lodgings are a critical part of any locum tenens position. You need the right environment to rest, refresh, and launch your next shift. The longer your stay, the more important your home environment becomes. Luckily, there...
In addition to submitting a CV and/or cover letter, physicians must meet specific professional reference requirements in order to qualify for locum tenens assignments. A professional reference is a person who can provide a...
For locum tenens professionals, a smartphone or tablet is the ultimate travel tool and can do so much more than keep you connected to your loved ones. No matter what you need during your locum tenens assignment, we can bet that...
locum tenens career, tips, travel, physician lifestyle
While accepting a locum tenens assignment in a new location can be exciting, spending time in an unfamiliar place can also be intimidating — especially if it’s your first time. Many first-time locum tenens providers wonder what...
questions, locum tenens, locum tenens career, profit, finance
The locum tenens work model was developed during the 1970s in response to a shortage of physicians in rural America. The industry still helps address physician shortages today, and it is proving to be better and more rewarding...
physicians, locum tenens career, physician shortage
The increasing number of healthcare professionals (HCPs) quitting their jobs is nothing short of alarming. According to a report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the healthcare sector has seen a 3% rise in monthly quit rates...
locum tenens, locum tenens career, physician lifestyle
There are many different ways for a physician to build their career. You can open a private practice, join a clinic group, or work in a hospital. You can focus on general medicine or become a specialist. You can stay in one place...