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...
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References Upon Request: Acquiring References for Locum Tenens Credentialing
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...
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The Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Locum Tenens Assignment
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...
7 Practical Self Care Tips for Doctors
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...
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5 Beautiful States to Work Locum Tenens This Summer
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...
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How Locum Tenens Can Help You Pay Off Medical School Debt Faster
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...
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How to Stay Connected With Family While Traveling for Business
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...
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Health Insurance as an Independent Contractor
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...
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How Networking Can Improve Your Career in Healthcare
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....
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5 TED Talks Every Physician Should Watch
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...