RESOURCES FOR LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS

Locum Tenens work provides flexibility, adventure and a controllable lifestyle.

Locum Tenens assignments give physicians flexibility, exposure and time to decide how they want their careers to develop. For many physicians, having flexibility in their practice is appealing. Working as a Locum Tenens provider can be an important career consideration whether a physician is just out of residency, mid-career or partially retired.;

Gain Exposure and Experience
Physicians completing residency view Locum Tenens assignments as a valuable way to travel, and gain exposure to several types of practice environments prior to making a long-term commitment. These assignments can be very helpful in paying off sizeable medical school loans. Locum Tenens staffing companies typically pay for travel to and from the assignment, housing, professional liability coverage and other incidentals. While searching for a permanent position or looking to earn additional income, working a Locum Tenens assignment can fill the gap.

Get More Control Over Your Schedule
With a trend toward more controllable lifestyles, mid-career providers find the ability to take charge of their schedules most attractive. Locum Tenens assignments are especially desirable to physicians with young children who are not always able to achieve flexible work schedules. Another frequently mentioned benefit of working as a Locum Tenens provider is the liberation from daily administration of a medical practice--allowing the physician to focus solely on patient care.

Gain Freedom Later in Your Career
Veteran providers moving toward retirement are enjoying freedom and flexibility as Locum Tenens physicians. These providers are using the locums option to seek adventure or personal enrichment. While traveling the country, they have the ability to bring their experience and training to the locations that they visit. Many healthcare organizations can benefit from exposure to the seasoned Locum Tenens physician’s mentorship, knowledge and wisdom.

Locum Tenens Employment Sector Continues to Grow
The range of practice opportunities has expanded rapidly since Locum Tenens emerged in the 1970’s. Healthcare organizations of all types and sizes depend upon Locum Tenens physicians to cover for vacations, continuing medical education, seasonal demand, or while recruiting for a permanent physician.

There are many compelling reasons to consider Locum Tenens employment options. To learn how you can experience a healthy and controllable lifestyle, contact the professionals at Whitaker Medical today!