if you’re thinking about becoming a full-time locum tenens physician, it’s important to make plans to get the insurance coverage you need.
Author - Jen Hunter
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Joseph Wiedermann never expect to leave his practice in New Jersey to do locum tenens in Guam, but he has no regrets.
Dr. Steven Garman enjoys the flexibility locum tenens gives him in retirement. He describes it as the ‘best way to practice medicine in the United States.’
After working in a multi-physician private practice group for 10 years, Dr. Chansky decided to try international locum tenens and see the world.
Long, cold winters prompted nurse practitioner Renee Watson to try locum tenens. The flexible schedule allowed her to work where and when she wanted.
Although he was formally retired, one internal medicine physician decided he wanted to continue practicing medicine after retirement.
Working locum tenens part-time on the side is a good fit for PA Stacy Hicks. He’s built friendships, experienced new locations, and learned new techniques.
When you’re ready to start working locum tenens, it’s important to find a good recruiter who will help you have the perfect first locums experience.
Can the traveling lifestyle work for the partner or spouse of a locums? For locum tenens PA Jason Raehl and his wife Courtney, it’s worked very well.
Our lives don’t always follow the trajectory we’ve envisioned. This, of course, also applies to the career path to becoming a physician. There are those who...