Health Benefits of Traveling
Traveling can be a lot of fun, especially when you are going places you’ve never been to before. But, did you know that there are actually a bunch of health benefits to traveling?! Yeah, you read that correctly. Imagine having a career AND traveling the country at the same time all while benefiting your health! In this blog, we’re going to explore some of the mental and physical health benefits of traveling as a locum tenens. See...
Packing Tips for Travel Physicians
As a travel physician, you can be on an assignment for weeks or months at a time. Packing for these trips can be stressful, especially because there’s no turning back if you forget anything. Here are nine essential packing tips to help you pack smarter and lighter for your next travel assignment. Simple Packing Tips Write a List It’s important to begin planning before you start packing. At least a week before your departure, start...
Healthy Snacks for Busy Physicians
As a physician you’re constantly spreading the healthy diet gospel to your patients, but do you practice what you preach? We understand that you’re busy working long hours and dealing with stressful situations, but setting aside a few minutes every day to eat healthy snacks can be very beneficial to your wellbeing. Here are six ideas for healthy snacks that are incredibly easy to prepare and will keep you energized throughout your...
Why Now is a Great Time For a Locum Tenens Career
Hey you. Yeah, you there with the medical degree. You there working long shifts at the hospital as a staff physician. Oh, and you there, just starting out in the medical field, unsure which direction to take. And you, over there, working at a family practice but itching for retirement – or to at least not have to work so many hours. For all of you, right now is a great time for a locum tenens career. The locum lifestyle, where you...
Bringing Pets on Locum Tenens Assignments | 3 Tips
Working locum tenens jobs is one way physicians can explore the profession and country at the same time! Finding jobs in exciting new locations is all well and good, except it can be a make or break for pet owners… Or can it? With the physician shortage still a rampant issue throughout the industry, locum tenens physicians are needed now more than ever and hospitals know this! That’s why they’re always finding ways to accommodate the...
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...