3 Things Locum Tenens Want in an Agency
As many in the healthcare industry report, the United States is currently facing a shortage of physicians. This trend is expected to continue over the next decade or longer should these conditions persist. At the moment, healthcare facilities do what they can to make sure full-staffing is a priority. Although there are many factors which contribute to these shortages, one common solution is hiring locum tenens physicians. Finding...
Locum Tenens Tax Advice | Filing as an Independent Contractor
As a locum tenens physician, filing taxes can potentially be confusing and stressful. Locum tenens workers are classified as independent contractors, not employees. So, what does this mean for them once tax season rolls around? First of all, it means that locum tenens physicians are entitled to deduct expenses associated with their temporary assignments. However, to do so, they must adhere to certain tax rules and requirements. What...
Synthetic Marijuana Side Effects Physicians Should Know
Unexplained bleeding from various body parts, panicked patients, and sometimes fatal reactions… emergency medicine physicians are seeing it all when it comes to synthetic marijuana. Use of this manufactured drug is growing. With that more people are overdosing and, in some cases, dying. This is why The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a warning to physicians about synthetic marijuana side effects that they...
Steps For Implementing an EHR Portal
As technology continues to advance, many healthcare professionals are struggling to keep up with increased demand for health professionals as well as the constant changes in standard procedures and information storage. Luckily, an Electronic Health Records (EHR) portal will ensure that your practice is running smoothly. Luckily, EHR portals are becoming a necessity for almost all types of healthcare facilities. Nearly all patients are...
U.S. Summer Destinations for Locum Tenens
Dr. Martin’s idea of the perfect summer is to hike as much as possible during his time away from the hospital. Dr. Richardson, on the other hand, dreams of front-porch sitting and reading a good book. And Dr. Steele imagines a fruity cocktail and a seafood dinner at the nearest waterfront restaurant. Luckily, all of these doctors can get their wish, because there are plenty of summer destinations for locum tenens across the United...