At Locumstory, we share the stories of locum tenens clinicians and why they choose to work as temporary independent contractors. On the Locumstory Podcast, we chat with locum tenens physicians, PAs, and NPs about how they use locums, what works well, what doesn’t, and everything in between. Interested in being a guest on the show? Email info@locumstory.com with a brief description of your locum story.

Ep. 62: Exploring late-career locums and global service with Dr. Lisa Kennedy

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Ep. 61: Embracing career pivots through locum tenens with Dr. Helen Rhodes

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Ep. 60: Juggling family, leadership, and locum tenens with Dr. John Oglesby

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Ep. 59: Lessons learned from four physicians living the locum life

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Ep. 58: Why these four physicians chose locum tenens

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Ep. 57: Dr. Lydia Fazzio on reclaiming her career path through locum tenens

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Ep. 56: Pursuing international locum tenens with Dr. Gabrielle Johnson

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Ep. 55: International locum tenens in New Zealand with Dr. Sean Jersey

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Ep. 54: Excelling in motherhood and as a physician: Dr. Jenny Underwood’s locum tenens journey

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Ep. 53: Transitioning into retirement through locum tenens with Dr. Gary Drizin

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Ep. 52: From practicing medicine to entrepreneurial innovation with Dr. Kirk Heath, founder of Modio Health

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Ep. 51: Leveraging locum tenens and telehealth to build a practice with Dr. Jordan Salmon

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Ep. 50: The flexibility of having options and helping patients through locum tenens work with PA Adrena Johnson

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Ep. 49: Finding work/life balance through locum tenens with pediatric neurologist Dr. Kellie Sweet

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Ep. 48: Exploring telehealth with locum tenens consultant Gregg Crowe

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Ep. 47: Balancing medicine and the power of embracing discomfort with Dr. Jamila Goldsmith

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Ep. 46: Navigating international locum tenens with Dr. Coleen Haynes

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Ep. 45: Making every locum tenens assignment count with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Connolly

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Ep. 44: Exploring the freedom and opportunities of locum tenens with Dr. Ravi Kumar

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Ep. 43: Caring for underserved populations through locum tenens and medical missions with family medicine physician Dr. Liewen

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Ep. 42: Pursuing lifelong learning and serving underserved communities with Dr. Elyas Parsa

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Learn more about Dr. Parsa's experience on his medical mission to Thailand.

Ep. 41: Mastering contract negotiations: Essential tips for physicians with Kyle Claussen, Resolve CEO

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Ep. 40: Celebrate National Locum Tenens Week: launch your career with locums

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Ep. 39: How to tackle student loans and achieve your financial goals with Andrew Paulson, StudentLoanAdvice.com

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Ep. 38: Triaging a physician's personal wellness and finding personal fulfillment in your work with The Whole Physician

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Ep. 37: Using your time wisely and serving rural communities in need as a locum tenens physician with Dr. Derrick Barnes

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Ep. 36: Locums, investing, and helping physicians take control of their financial destiny with The Darwinian Doctor: Dr. Shin

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Ep. 35: Locums lately: Making the most of each assignment with the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board

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Ep. 34: Being a W-2 employee versus a 1099 contractor, and what physicians should consider when building their personal wealth with Dr. Lance Holton, Real Asset Investing Team

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Ep. 33: Working with multiple locums agencies, keeping your licenses active, and travel hacking along the way with NP Alisa Hearron

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Ep. 32: Spending income wisely to find financial freedom before and after retirement with Dr. Cory Fawcett, Financial Success MD

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Ep. 31: Always looking forward to the next adventure and constantly growing as a full-time locums physician, with Dr. Genevieve Jacobs, The Locum Lady

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Ep. 30: Following creative passions and pursuits while still practicing medicine, with Dr. Gregory Charlop

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Ep. 29: How to successfully negotiate a contract for the job you deserve, with Dr. Linda Street, Simply Street MD

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Ep. 28: Using locums to enjoy work-life balance and traveling in semi-retirement with Dr. Ronald Stiller

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Ep. 27: Starting a side gig and prioritizing your health as a full-time physician with Dr. Chrissy, Whole Body Optimism

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Ep. 26: Becoming the master of your schedule and providing quality care with locum tenens general surgeon Dr. William Barrett

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Ep. 25: Being a locums OB/GYN and enhancing your career with medical mission work

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Ep. 24: Locums Lately with the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board

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Ep. 23: Taking a leap in your career with an international locums assignment

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Ep. 22: Fighting healthcare shortages, adapting to new places, and state-by-state licensing with locums NP Kelly Lueck

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Ep. 21: Exploring opportunities outside of full-time traditional practice to build a flexible career in medicine, Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid

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Ep. 20: How physicians can avoid the 3 biggest job search mistakes, Dr. Dike Drummond

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Ep. 19: Celebrating women in medicine

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Ep. 18: Using social media to entertain and educate others about medicine with GI doc and online personality, Doc Schmidt

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Ep. 17: Finding life-long friends, a love for giving back, and more time to be with family as a full-time locums PA, with Cara Bosco

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Ep. 16: Happy National Locum Tenens Week 2023

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Ep. 15: Higher compensation, better work/life balance, increased independence, and happiness with Dr. Franklyn Rocha-Cabrero

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Ep. 14: Telehealth locums, life coaching, and self-care with psychiatrist Dr. Mariam Aboukar

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Ep. 13: Working locums in Guam and treating patients against difficult odds with Dr. Sue Ming

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Ep. 12: Enjoy travel adventures, furry companions, and work/life balance as a locum PA, with Terry Rand

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Ep. 11: How to obtain your ideal job as a physician with Dr. Drummond, TheHappyMD

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Ep. 10: Using psychiatry locums for self-growth, flexibility, and financial success with Dr. Chinenye Onyemaechi

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Ep. 9: Recognizing and preventing physician burnout with TheHappyMD, Dr. Dike Drummond

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Ep. 8: Finding balance and the right travel assignment as a nurse practitioner, with Sophia Khawly, NP

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Ep. 7: Financial advice for early career physicians with Dr. Jim Dahle, the White Coat Investor

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Ep. 6: Working locum tenens in New Zealand, with a family of four - Dr. Jason Heine

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Ep. 5: From burnout to locums and a pandemic in-between. An infectious disease doctor's tale of falling in love with medicine - Dr. Roni Devlin

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Ep. 4: From residency to the open road, locums as a first job - Dr. Trevor Cabrera

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Ep. 3: Working with a locums agency versus direct contracting - Dr. Rip Patel

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Ep. 2: Finding a better way for a two-physician family to manage work, kids, and life - Dr. Nii Darko

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Ep. 1: Teaching nurse practitioners the ins and outs of working locum tenens - NP Ebony Thyme

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