Why would a physician choose to do locums work?
Twenty years ago, the perception of a locum tenens physician was one of skepticism. Locum tenens were considered “Doctors on the Run.” Some of those perceptions back then were well-founded, but not anymore. Today’s physicians are more concerned with the “work/life balance” and have become much more mobile as they take on other pursuits. To them, locum tenens represents a lifestyle choice.
