As we have spent time at career fairs and other physician shows the number one question we hear is “so what do locum tenens get paid?” Unfortunately, it’s not a simple question to answer. Many factors go into determining how a locums is paid. Locums can be done part-time in your own town or state, […]

The nomadic life suits PA Cara Bosco just fine. She works when she wants, and doesn’t when she doesn’t. This has allowed her to fully pursue her passions in life: rock climbing, biking, hiking with her dog, and yoga. She not only enjoys her recreational passions, she also dedicates her time between assignments to giving back. […]

The origin of Dr. Bryan Smith’s locum tenens career was one that began, he says, out of desperation. He found the credentialing process for his new permanent job was taking a long time, so he decided to take an assignment in Bellingham, Washington, to secure some income while waiting. He also did a brief stint in […]

As a neurosurgeon, Dr. William Meyer thrives on what he calls fixing his patients; relishing the ability to watch their progress from neurologic injury with a grave prognosis to functioning and mobile within a year. “The most memorable experiences I’ve had in neurosurgery are those times when I’ve treated severely damaged patients – particularly those […]

Dr. Johnny Shen’s interest in medicine started with a love of biology. While pursuing a master’s degree in cancer biology he realized that as much as he loved the research, he really wanted to work with people. He applied to medical school and now is a full-time locum tenens physician practicing family medicine. “I’ve always […]