Where are Locum Tenens Doctors Needed the Most?
Sources report that temporary physician jobs are increasing in the United States. Statistics reveal that there’s been a 74 percent increase in the use of locum tenens since 2012. So, why are temporary doctor positions in such high demand? Where are locum tenens doctors needed the most? Three Reasons Why Temporary Doctors Are on the Rise 1. Permanent positions are exhausting Physician burnout is the biggest reason many physicians are...
Travel Tips for Your Holiday Travel Assignment
The holidays are coming up and the winter weather is following on its track. For those of you who will be working this holiday season, it can get pretty hectic to travel during this time of the year. Whether you’ll be traveling a state away or across the country, there are plenty of reasons why traveling during the holiday season is different than any other day. Not sure how you should start preparing for your travel assignment?...
Travel Meal Ideas for Locum Tenens Physicians
As the sun sets, Jane tosses the last of her things into the trunk of her car. She slams it shut, and her thoughts wander to the open road. Tomorrow morning will be the start of her next adventure. She’ll be traveling by car to her newest locum tenens physician contract, from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. She faces a 13-hour drive alone, and she will most likely be living in a motel for most of her stay. Although she’s got everything...
Volunteer Work for Physicians In Between Travel Assignments
The holidays are upon us and this is a common time for people to think about giving back to their communities. Whether it be by donating resources and money or by offering services, there are many ways to help people in need. Those working locum tenens physician jobs have an exceptional opportunity to give back because they have flexible schedules and are often times not tied down to one location. Plus, many different communities in...
Hotels for Locum Tenens | Making the Best!
Working locum tenens physician jobs can, at times, mean living your life out of a suitcase. Although many assignments will provide temporary housing for months at a time, shorter assignments sometimes warrant an extended stay in hotels. Although it’s not always the ideal situation, there are certainly some advantages to living the “suite-life” that may actually be quite appealing to some traveling physicians! Here we’ll take a look at...
Feel at Home on the Road | What Should You Bring?
If you’re on a locum tenens assignment and your agreement is to live in the housing provided, it can be hard to make it your own. It’s likely that the space you’ll be living in is very minimal, and it can even feel cold and unwelcoming at times. Luckily, there are small items that you can pack to make you feel at home on the road. So, before you head out on your next assignment, be sure to pack these items to make a home away from...