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How to Choose a Locum Tenens Agency

Choosing a locum tenens agency comes down to three factors: financial stability, malpractice coverage reliability, and operational support. Physicians should prioritize agencies with a proven […]

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Starting a New Locum Tenens Assignment? The Skill Nobody Talks About

On one of my locum assignments as an emergency medicine physician, a kid came in with an epidural hematoma with midline shift. For a moment, […]

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The Credential Checklist For Locum Tenens

What credentials do locum physicians need? Locum physicians typically need a valid state medical license, DEA registration, board certification, malpractice coverage, immunization records, and a […]

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Locum Tenens and Why I Chose It Over a Traditional Medical Career

When I left my full-time job as a pediatric emergency physician, most people assumed I was leaving medicine. My colleagues were confused. A few were […]

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PA Salary 2026: A Guide to the Highest-Paid Specialties

How Much Physician Associates Make, the Highest-Paid Specialties, and What Actually Drives Income If you’re a physician associate, or considering becoming one, salary and earning […]

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The History of CRNAs: How Nurse Anesthetists Reshaped Modern Medicine

For most of human history, surgery brought out tremendous pain.  Before anesthesia, patients were often restrained while surgeons worked as quickly as possible. The speed […]

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Primary Care Shortage: One in Three Americans Lives in a Healthcare Desert

In more than 80 percent of U.S. counties, access to essential healthcare services is limited. According to research from GoodRx, more than 120 million Americans, […]

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Tax Deductions for Healthcare Professionals: The Complete 1099 Guide

Long-Term Wealth Management for Doctors and Clinicians 1099 healthcare professionals often pay more in taxes than W-2 employees. The difference is simple: independent clinicians cover […]

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Health Literacy in Locum Tenens: How Clear Communication Builds Patient Trust

Health literacy in healthcare is often framed as a patient problem. Infectious disease physician Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick sees it differently. In her view, the responsibility […]

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How Locums Helped Dr. Deborah Reclaim Medicine on Her Own Terms

Dr. Deborah didn’t set out for locum tenens to shape her career. At first, it was a practical way to gain experience and earn extra […]

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Different Reasons Doctors Choose Locum Tenens

I didn’t start locums for the same reason I work locums jobs today. And honestly, that’s the whole point. When I first made the leap […]

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How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track

How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track At 8:15 a.m. on a Monday in rural West Texas, the infusion center is already full. […]

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