What are some of the advantages of locum tenens vs. permanent practice?
According to the latest research, on average there are close to 3 opportunities currently available for each locum tenens provider. Since demand is greater than supply, the choices available are numerous. In some specialties, locum tenens providers can earn more income than they could in traditional private practice. Also, health care providers doing locum tenens work are able to concentrate on patient care and avoid much of the paperwork associated with traditional practice. Providers working in permanent practice must deal with office politics, overhead expenses, administrative hassles, and seniority rank. Locum tenens offers the opportunity to get paid, improve skills, experience different parts of the country, pad the CV with experience, and network with other health care specialists – all while searching for the right permanent opportunity. Locum tenens allows you (and your spouse) the opportunity to check out different types of practices (solo, group, managed care, etc.) and live
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