What is Medical Moonlighting? A Locum Tenens Guide
Physician jobs remain in high-demand within the United States. This means that employers are pretty flexible when it comes to scheduling. Although permanent physicians work many hours a week, some still seek extra income and experience in their free time. Today, you’ll find an increasing amount of moonlighting jobs for locum tenens and even non-traveling physician positions. So, what is medical moonlighting and why do so many...
Locum Tenens Vs. Permanent Physician Jobs
If you are a doctor who is trying to decide whether you want to stick with a permanent physician job or start traveling, there’s much to think about! Of course, there is the obvious question – do you want to stay in one place or constantly relocate? Beyond that, there are more in-depth pros and cons to consider when contemplating your career choice. Ultimately, the decision will come down to what best suits your lifestyle, as locum...
Medical Ethics : Dilemmas Doctors Face Today
Doctors often face a variety of ethical issues in their promise to provide healthcare to the best of their ability. Ethical issues in healthcare include a wide range of topics from the use of Narcan to physician-assisted suicide. Check out these often asked questions surrounding medical ethics. Medical Ethics Issues 1. Narcan The opioid epidemic is becoming an increasingly large problem in the United States. With that said, the...
Should I Become an Emergency Medicine Physician?
For new doctors, there are few decisions as thrilling and stressful as choosing a specialty. Early in your career, you are likely to have only rough ideas of the healthcare settings you enjoy working in. However, choosing a medical specialty means choosing the setting that you plan to practice in for decades to come. Many young physicians often gravitate toward emergency medicine. Not only are emergency doctors in high demand, but...
Work as a Nocturnist | The Main Benefits
Although it may sound like a term a nature documentary might use describing owls or other night-dwelling creatures, nocturnist hospitalists are becoming an increasingly integral part of an understaffed medical world. Yet, what is a nocturnist exactly? These are a rare breed of hospitalist physicians who have somehow found a way to turn the night hours into their primary work shift. And while many hospitalists do end up working beyond...