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Are you an anesthesiologist late in your career or nearing retirement? A heavy caseload may have you feeling burned out and looking for a way out. But, instead of opting for early retirement, another option would be to take on a lighter schedule or explore locum tenens assignments.

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Many of the steps required to become a practicing Physician are immovable. There is a set process and schedule that students of academic medicine must follow to become graduates, then residents, fellows, and, finally, a Physician who can practice medicine without direct supervision.

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If you want more flexibility to deliver quality patient care on your terms, consider becoming a locum tenens physician.

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Are you interested in extra clinic work to help pay off medical student loans or increase your income? Or does your healthcare facility need a quick stand-in for Physicians or Advanced Practice Professionals who are on leave? Locum tenens healthcare providers could be your solution.

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There are significant benefits for working with a locum tenens staffing agency to find work. Locums agencies offer access to multiple job postings in one place, allowing you to plan your next assignment in your medical career and have the details in place before your current job assignment ends

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As a locum tenens hospitalist, you have control over where you work and the rates you will accept. This means that you are able to negotiate your income to meet your goals. With this in mind, it is also important to realize that several factors affect the hourly rate of a locum tenens hospitalist.

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As healthcare staffing industry analysts continue to foresee national Physician shortages, more and more healthcare professionals are becoming interested in taking on locum tenens assignments. Those who choose to work as locum tenens can tell you firsthand that even though the role differs from most permanent positions, many benefits are worth noting.

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With their combination of advanced skill and education, CRNAs outearn every other nursing career position. However, travel nurse CRNAs make even more money annually than staff CRNAs. For CRNAs interested in maximizing their earning potential, a travel nursing position could be the perfect choice.

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Locum tenens is Latin for “to hold the place of.” It is a term used to describe medical professionals who travel for work in different practices. Locum tenens is similar to travel nursing, with a few important differences. The most significant difference is that travel nurses are often W2 employees who work as direct employees of their agency. Locum tenens professionals, on the other hand, are usually independent contractors. This means they have to pay their own taxes and do not get benefits. However, they are generally paid more to compensate.

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Locum tenens physicians often get larger paychecks than their full-time peers, particularly in high-demand specialties like anesthesiology. While the average pay for a permanent anesthesiologist is around $300,000 annually, locum tenens anesthesiology work can increase that salary.

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As with many professions, healthcare organizations often need temporary help when there is an open position. In the patient care and healthcare staffing world, these positions are known as locum tenens. Rooted in Latin, the phrase “locum tenens” means “to hold the place of.” There are a wide variety of positions throughout the U.S. and worldwide that benefit from locum tenens Physician staffing.

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As a locum tenens physician, you will often work with a third party staffing group, like Caliber, and sign a locum tenens contract. Most often, a locum tenens agreement can range between 5 to 10 pages and will cover the important details of work. Before signing the contract, there are several key areas in the contract that should always be considered before signing. Make sure to search the contract for key details and read everything as carefully as possible in order to avoid unnecessary liability and avoidable costs.

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It's no secret that one of the top reasons medical care providers seek locum tenens jobs is to supplement their income, but more and more, we are seeing medical care providers use locum tenens as their full-time career choice.

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Doctors of internal medicine are fundamental to the American healthcare system. Also known as “Internists,” Internal Medicine Physicians diagnose and treat adult patients for health conditions and may practice particular subspecialties, such as Cardiology or Endocrinology.