Are you considering work as a locum tenens provider? Here’s a list of benefits that may be helpful in ma ing your choice.
There appears to be a glorification of “busy” in today’s society. With the help of technology, we are able to accomplish more than ever! But these norms often create unhealthy and unreasonable expectations that result in burnout. Physician burnout is a huge issue that affects almost everyone physicians come in contact with.
Active listening is a communication skill whereby the listener is willing and able to fully pay attention to understand the speaker with the goal of thoughtfully acknowledging what is being said. This promotes a conversation that better supports the speaker’s needs. The primary components of active listening are common sense but they’re not always easy:
Overview
Healthcare is rapidly changing, and it’s no secret that there is a shortage of physicians. With the population of baby-boomers expanding rapidly and finding themselves in need of acute care there is a heightened need for more providers to care for patients. Health systems have a constant need for interim staffing, hospitals and clinics often turn to locum tenens agencies for help. The phrase locum tenens is derived from the Latin phrase, “to hold the place of”. In fact, the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations NALTO estimates that locum tenens practitioners are utilized in three-quarters of all hospitals to augment their permanent medical staff. Temporary physicians provide patient care for a total of more than 600,000 days per year. The locum tenens business has grown into a $1.9 billion industry.
Hospitals and clinics have difficulty and adequate time and resources to find qualified and available temporary staff when they are needed, especially if there is limited planning when shift openings occur at the spur of the moment. Locum tenens organizations will partner with hospitals and clinics to provide coverage for urgent and vacant physician, nurse practitioner and physician assistant shifts.
Echo Locum Tenens
Echo Locum Tenens partners with hospitals and clinics throughout the country to provide coverage to communities that need it most. We have a dedicated team working with staff and providers to ensure the process of applying for a shifts, credentialing and arranging for housing and travel (when needed) is smooth and quick.
Our recruiting team makes an active effort to form a relationship with each provider, to assist with the application process and answer any questions along the way. And our program managers coordinate with hospitals and clinics to make sure that shifts and filled and their patients are receiving the care that they need.
View shift opportunities here.
Explore partnership options here.
Overview
Healthcare is rapidly changing, and it’s no secret that there is a shortage of physicians. With the population of baby-boomers expanding rapidly and finding themselves in need of acute care there is a heightened need for more providers to care for patients. Health systems have a constant need for interim staffing, hospitals and clinics often turn to locum tenens agencies for help. The phrase locum tenens is derived from the Latin phrase, “to hold the place of”. In fact, the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations NALTO estimates that locum tenens practitioners are utilized in three-quarters of all hospitals to augment their permanent medical staff. Temporary physicians provide patient care for a total of more than 600,000 days per year. The locum tenens business has grown into a $1.9 billion industry.
Hospitals and clinics have difficulty and adequate time and resources to find qualified and available temporary staff when they are needed, especially if there is limited planning when shift openings occur at the spur of the moment. Locum tenens organizations will partner with hospitals and clinics to provide coverage for urgent and vacant physician, nurse practitioner and physician assistant shifts.
Echo Locum Tenens
Echo Locum Tenens partners with hospitals and clinics throughout the country to provide coverage to communities that need it most. We have a dedicated team working with staff and providers to ensure the process of applying for a shifts, credentialing and arranging for housing and travel (when needed) is smooth and quick.
Our recruiting team makes an active effort to form a relationship with each provider, to assist with the application process and answer any questions along the way. And our program managers coordinate with hospitals and clinics to make sure that shifts and filled and their patients are receiving the care that they need.
View shift opportunities here.
Explore partnership options here.
As a locum tenens physician, you have the unique opportunity to see and experience new places in addition to learning about different practice settings. Our expert travel staff have compiled a list of tips to assist with getting acclimated to each new city.
- Do research before moving. Familiarize yourself with the city you are moving to by reading about it and finding pictures online. You can learn the type of climate, what activities are available, and find eateries you’ll want to try out all before you move.
- Ask people for suggestions.The best way to learn about fun activities and restaurants is to ask people who’ve been living in the city. Don’t be afraid to ask for recommendations. You can also check sites like Yelp and Trip Advisor to find out what people recommend.
- Say yes to everything. The only way you’ll meet new people and enjoy new experiences is by saying “yes” to new opportunities.
- Build a social support network. Use your friends to network and meet new people. You can also use online services like MeetUp to find others in the area that have similar interests or hobbies.
- Be a tourist for the day. It’s easy to forget to see the sights and sounds of a new town. Do a little research and find out what is a must see in your town. Then, schedule a day to experience the city.
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Sources: Well Clinic, Apartment Therapy, Forbes, Bustle
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- Want to earn extra money?
- Enjoy seeing new places and meeting new people?
- Need a break from your daily routine?
- Need to work for a few weeks until you start a new job?
- Like having control over when you work and where?
- Want to do research before you settle for a permanent position?
- Like the idea of no overhead?
- Want to work part-time while you enjoy retirement?
If you answered yes to any of the above, locum tenens might be the path for you.
Healthcare facilities throughout the country are recognizing the value of using locum tenens physicians, which opens many doors and opportunities for physicians. There are many different types of practice settings that may require cross-country travel or no travel at all.
Locum tenens work is often closely tied to travel, which isn’t necessarily the case. You are in control of your shift location, so if you have commitments that prohibit you from traveling locum tenens can still be a good fit.
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There are many benefits to becoming a locum tenens. As a locum tenens, you have control over the amount of shifts you take, you can test out new practice settings, and have the unique opportunity to see the country. If you’re thinking about becoming a locum tenens then you probably want to know what you can do in your off hours. We have you covered! We’re spotlighting different areas around the country to give you a better idea of where you might want to find your next adventure.
California is a state with a wide range of activities to be enjoyed. If you’re an outdoors lover or a shopping fanatic there is plenty to fill your time. We’ve made a list of ten activities to try while in California.
10 things to do in California
- Camp or take a walk through Redwood National Park
- Stroll Cannery Row and stop off at the Monterey Aquarium
- Enjoy a day of Vineyard Tours
- Visit Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco
- Explore Yosemite Park
- Skiing at Lake Tahoe
- Take a Safari adventure at Safari West
- Spend a day at the Sacramento Zoo
- Do a little shopping at the Gilroy Premium Outlets
- Take a spooky tour of the Winchester Mystery House
Sound like a place you want to be? We have openings in the California area! Click here to view openings.
