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Need flexibility and schedule control? This doctor found it.

With a large family at home and the desire for control over his schedule, Dr. Derrick Barnes was able to find flexible career options for him with locum tenens.

Working locum tenens in semi-retirement

Dr. Marye McCroskey shares her story of rediscovering her love of medicine — while working locum tenens in semiretirement.

Locum tenens 101 for physicians: A newcomer’s guide

Learn how locum tenens works for physicians — where to begin, what questions to ask, and what to expect when you accept an assignment.

Quitting medicine is NOT the answer 

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Ripal Patel gives his advice on how to deal with pressures of being a doctor without quitting medicine.

9 rural locations that desperately need locum tenens physicians

Locum tenens are in high demand, but some areas are harder hit by the physician shortage. Here are 9 rural locations in need of locum tenens.

Why doctors choose locum tenens, and why they recommend it

Feeling burned out and lacking work/life balance, these three found locums to be their solution. They fell in love with medicine again and share why they choose locum tenens.

How to have a successful locum tenens assignment

Here’s how to have a successful locum tenens assignment, with insights from five physicians who have pursued these opportunities themselves.

Locum tenens travel: The ultimate guide

Here's everything you need to know about how locum tenens travel works, from flights to rental cars to reimbursements.

Physicians with military experience make great locum tenens doctors

Military and locum physician Dr. Kusnezov shares his perspective on why military physicians make great locum tenens doctors.

The top 6 podcasts about locum tenens

Locumstory’s favorite podcasts featuring physicians talking about locum tenens and how they’re fitting it into their lifestyle.

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