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Locums4you.com has gone Social

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:03:00 +0000

Even health care professionals need friends and followers. That’s probably why you signed up for one of the many available social networks out there.

Even if it’s not, that’s why we did! And we’d love it if you followed us.

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Balancing Work and Family

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Locum tenens careers can help physicians balance difficult work-life challenges. As we’re written before in this blog, the ability to choose your own work schedule as a locum tenens is appealing to many physicians.

Life - Family - Career - Balance

But any medical career—whether working full-time or part-time—can put be stressful. Just because you take a locum job, doesn’t mean you’ll immediately achieve a healthy balance between your professional and personal responsibilities. It takes some effort on your part. Here are some ways to ensure that your locum life doesn’t overwhelm your family life.

Work with your recruiter. Let them know about your family and your personal goals and interests. They can help you find an assignment that allows for flexibility to work around these things. And the more they know, the better they’ll be able to find an assignment that fits your lifestyle.

Planning and lists are your secret weapons. Keep your calendar handy so you’re always in the know about family events and milestones. You can create a shared calendar online using sites like Google. Have your family go in and update it with activities and events, so you always have the latest schedule handy. Also, make a list of your priorities and goals. This helps you to focus on what you need and want to get done, so you can get to spending time with your family quicker.

Now that you’ve set your priorities, don’t be afraid to say no. For most people, work and family come first. So if you’re being asked to do something that would interfere with either, it’s ok to politely decline.

When it comes to family time, unplug. Give them your full attention. Though it might be hard to step away from your Blackberry for a few hours, spending quality time with your kids and spouse will make it worth the sacrifice.

There’s no secret formula when it comes to achieving the ultimate balance. Whatever your perfect mix of family, friends, work and hobbies makes you feel fulfilled is what’s right for you.

Wondering About Locum Tenens Opportunities?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:03:00 +0000

With summer approaching, many physicians across the country are wondering about locum tenens opportunities. What are the advantages of taking a temporary position during the peak vacation season or any other time of the year?

To answer those questions, talk with Locums4You’s staffing professionals at Internal Medicine 2012, the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Physicians April 19-21 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.

For more than 20 years, Locums4You has been finding temporary or long-term locum tenens placements for physicians and other healthcare professionals. For internists, the major advantages include:

Variety. You have a chance to practice your skills in a new clinical setting and serve a different patient population. Many locum tenens physicians also enjoy a change of pace in their lifestyle, such as spending a month or two in a seaside, mountain or other vacation-oriented community.

Flexibility. You can choose a schedule that meets your needs. That might mean working a new shift, taking a temporary assignment for several weeks or moving to a new location for several months or longer.

Work-family balance. A locum tenens assignment can help you find a healthy balance between work and family responsibilities. For instance, it can be difficult for two medical professionals to find appealing jobs in the same location. A locum tenens placement can provide a temporary solution while you search for the right step to advance your careers.

Five Resolutions for Your Locum Tenens Career

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:03:00 +0000

Happy New Year! What’s on your list of career resolutions? If you are a locum tenens physician or are considering locum work, why not resolve to take a few simple steps to prepare for your next opportunity. Here’s what our recruiters recommend.

Refresh your CV. If you haven’t reviewed your CV in a while, chances are, it could use updating. See our tips and ensure that you’ve added all of your new skills, licenses and other relevant information since your last update.

Enhance your skills. CME is a must, and if you’re going to do coursework, focus on classes that improve your skills and marketability. If you’re a hospitalist, consider procedures training. If your specialty demands other skills, make this the year that you get up to date.

Contact your References. A new job typically means reference checks—so when was the last time you reached out to someone you’re listing as an employment reference? If it’s been a while, a New Year’s greeting is a great excuse to reach out and renew that relationship. Remind the individual that you are still listing them as a professional reference, and consider asking them to write a newly dated reference letter.

Check-in With Your Recruiter. While you’re doing outreach, renew that relationship with your recruitment professional. Even if you have worked with a firm in the recent past, a periodic check-in is a good idea. Have your personal circumstances changed? Do you have more or less availability than you have had in the past? All of this information will help you and your recruiter build a plan to keep you happily employed throughout the year. (See our tips for building strong recruiter relationships).

Review your Licenses. Up to date licensure info is a must. Do you have yours handy? January is also a good time to get started on new licenses if you seek to move to or work in a new state in the New Year. Locum Leaders can help get you started. We’ll often reimburse you for your license costs if you work for our firm in a new state.

Good luck in 2012! We look forward to hearing from you—and working with you—in the New Year.

www.locums4you.com

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Locum Tenens Physicians: Requirements and Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:51:00 +0000

Today, most healthcare facilities look forward to hiring physicians for Locum Tenens positions as it not only helps in fulfilling their staffing needs, but also helps in bringing down the costs associated with permanent recruitment for any position.

The term Locum Tenens is derived from Latin and is a healthcare phrase used for fulfilling a permanent position lying vacant due to a vacation, ill health or maternity leave of the permanent employee. Sometimes, the hiring of professional medical staff is also done on locum basis during periods when the influx of patients increases during specific months of the year.

This type of position benefit medical students who are freshly out of their residency and also to the experienced healthcare professionals. The duration of an assignment can be anywhere between four to fifty-two weeks in a year. Professionals starting their career take locum hiring as a bonus that can help them in getting assorted kinds of practice experience. The doctors and specialists who have been working for many years use locum positions for cutting down their work gradually before retiring.

The basic requirement and essential criteria for locum tenens jobs include U.S. residency training, work permit for the United States and one or more valid medical practice licenses. These positions also require fulfilling requirements such as an active Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration along with clearing any drug screening and criminal background tests.

Most locum positions are generally filled by the physicians with the help of physician staffing agencies, which can be easily found and contacted online. The medical experts, who are looking for locum positions, have their CV’s forwarded to suitable employers by the staffing agency and a follow up is done by the recruiter of the agency from time to time.

Once selected, screened and hired, physicians start practicing in the respective healthcare facility for a period of time under a contract. Locum Tenens physicians are free to schedule and plan their working hours and week offs. Another benefit a physician rules is the choice of selecting the desired location to work before applying for a job in the medical field.

For more information on opportunities for Locum Tenens and the hiring essentials, please visit the website http://www.locums4you.com/

10 Things You Won’t Miss when You Work a Locum Tenens Assignment (continued)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:42:00 +0000

As promised, here are 2 more things you won’t miss when you work locums:

7. Self promotion – Twenty years ago, physicians would have considered it unethical to market and promote their practices. Today, the internet has changed all that and physicians must use every angle they can to get the word out to prospective patients. Locum tenens physicians don’t have to worry about promoting themselves or their practices because when their assignment is complete, they move on to the next one. Most locums do recognize however that they need to provide excellent patient care and be easy to work with so that they are either invited back when a vacancy opens up or can land a plum assignment in a new locale.

8. Long hours – Physicians with office or hospital practices rarely work an eight hour day. When you have administrative responsibilities in addition to medical responsibilities, the day is long. If you have a family or want to spend your free time somewhere other than work, the long hours can take their toll. That’s not to say that locums don’t work long hours when needed. They do! But locums tend to be able to set their schedules and work when they want to, and if they want time off, they just schedule their assignments around it.

10 Things You Won’t Miss when You Work a Locum Tenens Assignment (continued)

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:48:00 +0000

In our series on the top ten things you WON’T miss when you work a locum assignment, here are numbers 5 and 6…

5. Being the boss –Never underestimate the stress that comes with being the boss! If your office staff reports to you, you’re well aware of the difficulties of keeping all the balls in the air to keep the office work flow flowing. Not to mention hiring, firing and figuring out what to do when someone calls in sick or just doesn’t show up at all. There’s really never a dull moment when you’re the boss! When you’re the locum, you may not get to call the shots during your assignment, but because you work for yourself, you’re really the boss anyway!

6. Meetings, meetings, meetings – No matter where you work, you’re probably required to attend meetings on a regular basis. Have you ever stopped to think how much time per day is spent in meetings? If you are a locum, you are rarely required to participate in meetings unless you are on a long-term assignment. Let’s face it, a meeting-free day means you get to see patients, get stuff done, and move on to the after work activities you enjoy the most.

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How to negotiate locum pay

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:48:00 +0000

When negotiating locum pay always keep these things in mind as they will give you leverage as to who needs who the most.

Firstly is there a shortage of locums:

Shortage in your area
Time of the year/day of the week eg. Holidays
Low volume of locums as a whole in your profession

How quick:

How soon do they require a locum
How far away are you from the job.
The number of days you can do.

Your Qualifications

Do you have better qualifications then the rest
Can you have someone who can vouch for your quality of work
Have you got the number of years behind you for this type of work

The Company

Does this company typically pay well
If they require longer hours/shorter lunch
Does nobody want to work for them

When negotiating the locum fees remember to calculate how much this will cost for you are you going to pay extra for mileage/accommodation to help them out? Will the parking be expensive? Will it take you 4 hours to get to (time is money).

Timescale is the most important factor for negotiating your locum pay, the sooner they need you the more room for negotiation. But remember that if you are too expensive they will just cancel the clinic. Ring back to see if they have found anyone cheaper (compromise)

Always sell your self eg. I have been qualified 10 yrs with a master’s degree and have exceptional communication skills that will guarantee people coming back.

Never negotiate with negativity, although your fee is sacred to you would you rather be sitting at home in anger or feel happy you did your best to compromise.

Ten Things You Won’t Miss when You Work a Locum Tenens Assignment

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:36:00 +0000

If you work locum tenens assignments on a regular basis, you know the freedom that comes along with the locum lifestyle. If you are new to locums or haven’t worked locums in awhile let me take this opportunity to remind you of the top 10 things you will NOT miss when you work locums:

1. Low or no reimbursement – When you work a locum assignment, you won’t have to worry about getting reimbursed for your work. You won’t have to wonder how much the insurance company or Medicare will pay you for seeing that patient. Because locums are paid by the hour, day or by the shift, you simply turn in your timesheet or invoice and you get paid in full. In fact, locums are paid well overall, and if you are willing to take call, or work weekends, holidays or the night shift, your paycheck will really look attractive.

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2. High practice operating costs– The hard costs of running your own practice today just keep skyrocketing: staff salaries, office rent, utilities, phones, technology, malpractice insurance, lab costs, office equipment, you name it. Add to that the fact that reimbursements are down and sometimes there isn’t much left at the end of the month. Locums don’t have to stress about whether or not they can pay their staff or whether they can keep the office lights on. Locums just go to work, see patients and collect a paycheck.

3. Costly malpractice insurance – As we all know, the cost of malpractice insurance keeps on rising. Depending on your specialty and where you live, it can be one of the largest costs a physician takes on. Physicians who work locum assignments must have malpractice insurance too, but the cost of the coverage is usually paid for by the staffing agency placing the physician in the assignment. If a locum decides not to work through an agency, there are daily-rate malpractice insurance options where coverage is available for only the days worked, making it a lot more cost-effective.

4. Office staff or hospital politics – If you’ve been part of a medical office or hospital staff, you know just how crazy the internal politics can be. There are other physicians jockeying for position, hassles from hospital administration, and departmental issues that are always cropping up. As a locum, you have the luxury of not being drawn in to all the hoopla going on around you. At the end of the day, you can go home to a “politics-free” zone.

Coming on November 5th… more things you won’t miss when you work a locum assignment.

What is locum tenens?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:24:00 +0000

Locum Tenens Definition:

For workers in the medical field, chances are the phrase "locum tenens" has come up before. But what is the locum tenens definition? "Locum tenens" is Latin for "one who holds a place." The phrase refers to a physician working in the place of another physician when he or she is absent, or when a hospital or practice is short-staffed.

Locum tenens physician jobs provide a way for organizations to fill positions that are either temporarily empty (due to sickness, leave, or other reasons) or for which no long-term physician is available. Locum tenens jobs also allow a professional to try (and get experience in) a wide range of work environments and geographic settings.

Locum tenens jobs are available in the USA, CANADA and internationally. International locum tenens in English-speaking countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, and Canada are especially popular for American physicians because it's relatively easy to transition into a new culture with a shared language. (There are still some differences, in spite of the shared language. Medications, illnesses, and treatment protocols often have different names. Frequently locum tenens physicians are just called "locums" in these countries.)

Who should consider locum tenens?

Locum Tenens

For physicians, locum tenens jobs create a perfect temporary position for a resident who's transitioning to practice or for physicians who have decided to switch from one practice to another. In both cases, locum tenens jobs give you a chance to test the fit of a practice before you commit to a full-time position. Some physicians even use locum tenens jobs as a way to transition into semi-retirement while still earning income.

Facilities can use locum tenens physicians to ensure continuity of care and preserve their revenue streams. Many requests for coverage come from facilities or practices that are actively recruiting and need coverage until they find a permanent candidate. Other needs include peak demand coverage (i.e., tourist season or cold and flu season), coverage while a physician is on medical leave or vacation, or immediate staffing to help a facility launch a new program or service line.

Locum Tenens Is usually an Open Door

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:40:00 +0000

You will find certainly many excellent reasons to consider a locum tenens career a high level physician, therefore many available opportunities that you’re sure to find something which interests you. But if you’re fresh out of school of medicine and not quite sure that you need to go, being employed as a locum could be the open door that demonstrates to you what your true passion is. There are lots of locum tenens physicians who have begun the procedure exclusively for financial reasons, only to find out that certain specific assignment they took showed them what they have to wanted to accomplish.

Locum Tenens Success

Should you be perusing this everbody knows just what a locum tenens physician is. But also for individuals who don’t, the saying “locum tenens” can be a Latin phrase meaning “place-holder.” The locum doctor works like a placeholder or substitute if you will, for a staff doctor or private practitioner that is away. Sometimes these assignments are short-term (One to two weeks) and also other times they could be providing 3-6 months. In any case, the locum doctor moves derived from one of assignment an additional because they become available.

Gain Valuable Experience

Like a locum fresh beyond med school, you may have the chance to see and experience a wide variety of physician’s jobs. When you can be capable of do several unique things, just one line of work that you are thinking about pursuing could be easier with all the added experience.

Furthermore, this additional experience will result in an all-natural procedure for career development that you cannot get from reading books. Like a locum you can be subjected to all different kinds of individuals, cultural influences that affect health, financial circumstances, and various attitudes to healthcare that you see in various areas of america. Because Navy is always to the military, locum tenens is usually to the concept of medical care.

Finding Your ideal Job

Most 18-year-old enter college not so sure what they desire regarding their lives. You, however, always wanted to be described as a doctor. Thus it comes as a bit of a surprise once you graduate from medical school and realize you do not know what sort of doctor you would like to become. This scenario can be so common inside medical profession that’s almost a prerequisite to learning to be a full-fledged physician. By beginning your career as a locum you’ll be able to experience a number of different kinds of work environments and specialties that may hopefully expose you to the type of work you’re excited about.

You might not be properly accredited for that work, but you may return to school and finish your education for the specialty. Should you be already qualified with the work you may be good to go start to look for assignments only on the bottom, or submit an application for permanent position in the event you desire. Either way, the harder various kinds of work you’re encountered with in a very locum tenens position, the greater your chances are going to find the one kind of work that you really can do.

Locum tenens jobs is usually a vast open door in the world of the longer term. Should you be just graduated from med school you would excel to contemplate going this path, for the time being. Should you decide you won’t enjoy it you could hunt for private practice or staff position. Should you as it, you possibly can make it your work in the specialty you decide on.

How to have a successful locum tenens career!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:05:00 +0000

You’ve made an excellent career move but now you’re ready to become that successful professional.

Locum Tenens Career

Here are 5 simple points you should think about in order to succeed in the industry.

Try your best to be flexible and open minded. You should be willing to try new things; this is essential. Doctors often have their fixed routine set in place and sometimes it is not easy to adapt to someone else’s routine. Also, be willing to learn new techniques and accept alternative ways of reaching the same goals.
Remember, working as a locum tenens is an amazing way to travel and still pad your CV. However, it is not a vacation! Never forget, you are there to work, but the good times won’t be far behind.
Depending on your lodging arrangements, consider arriving a day or two early. This is a really great idea for a smooth transition into a new office, even if it is just for a short contract. Introduce yourself to other staff members & find out where you’ll be working – maybe request a tour of the entire office. Make sure you can actually find the office. Then on your first day, you can arrive early, ready to start work with a strong, positive attitude. Clients and staff members will appreciate your efficiency.
Treat working as a locum tenens as a learning experience. Make the most of your time. Inquire about the client’s methods and techniques. Asking smart questions is a great way to learn new things about the industry. It also helps to bridge connections between yourself and other associates.
Maintain good relationships between patients and staff. It is important to be tolerant and professional. Patients respond well to empathy; it makes their time at your office more comfortable. Take the time to relate to each and every patient. Their satisfaction will leave you with a solid, very rewarding feeling!

We remain, as always,

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc

LOCUMS4YOU

Now that I’m a locum tenens, who pays me?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:59:00 +0000

Payment Faqs

Locum tenens providers are independent contractors. As such, competitive compensation is typically based on hourly, daily and gross billing terms, as well as according to industry standards. It is in the locum’s best interest to inquire about payment schedules prior to accepting the contract. Some locums are more comfortable with weekly, rather than biweekly pay. It is also important to discuss whether you will be paid by cheque or direct deposit. Don’t forget to consider lodging expenses when thinking about your salary. Lodging expenditures are covered on individual contract basis. You are your own boss, so negotiations are always up to you!

We remain, as always,

Pathmark Locum Services, Inc

LOCUMS4YOU

Locum tenens Contract

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 22:37:00 +0000

Signing a contract as a locum tenens can be overwhelming. It’s a smart idea to make a list of conditions that you want included in your contract negotiations. Remember, the most important thing is that you’re comfortable with the contract when it’s in front of you. We thought we might give you a helping hand with things to consider as you negotiate your contract:

Locum tenens Contract

1. Obviously, it is important to inquire about salary, benefits and related expenses.

2. Inquire about travel expenditures and living arrangements. This is especially important if you’re considering taking up a position out of town.

3. How long is the contract? Some locum tenens will stipulate a trial period of the first month of a long placement, allowing the locum to back out if they are uncomfortable for any reason. Industry standard for this is usually 30 days.

4. Make sure you know the provider you will report to.

5. Get to know your placement before showing up at the door. Clients are looking for enthusiastic locums. Take an interest in their practice by asking questions such as, how long has the firm been in business? Do they represent solo or group practices? What do typical practice opportunities look like? What specialties does the office deal in? What are the care facilities like? Will you be working in more than one office?

We remain, as always,

Pathmark Locum Services, Inc.

Complete your Locum Profile in the Best Possible Way

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Locum Profile

So you’ve joined the team of online Do It Yourself locums! After you’ve completed the registration, the next step is to build your profile. The goal here is to create a stunning profile – one that will make clients fight to have you join their clinic as an associate! This is the part where you have the most influence on how you sell yourself. Why should I hire you? Stay away from generic or bland words like responsible, diligent, and hardworking. Save those character sketches for the interview.

Your profile is the best way to immediately position yourself ahead of the pack, so . . . . BE CREATIVE! Cater to your strengths and interests. Maybe your locum contract in Timmins offered you a unique perspective into the spinal problems of coal miners and it provided you with extensive experience in related fields. Perhaps you have developed a keen interest in sports therapy working at an associateship near Mount Tremblant ski resort. Feel free to highlight whatever you’ve learned that will set you apart from others searching for the same position – expand on how it broadened your perspectives in countless ways.

Don’t be shy. Add your best picture! Let the client see a professional picture of you dressed in your Sunday finest. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Put up a picture with a bright smile that says, “I’m excited and committed to being an excellent addition to the client’s office”. You are a warm and personable - your picture reflects your accommodating personality! Profiles with pictures and a detailed biography always receive the most responses.

Don’t forget to continually update your profile!

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Locum Tenens vs. Permanent Practice

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:08:00 +0000

Locum Tenens Vs Permanent

Still not sure if working as a locum tenens is right for you? Do you find yourself wondering if it’s best to jump into permanent practice straight after graduation? Let’s weigh the pros and cons of each of these options. Hopefully, this will put into prospective the path that best meets your needs!

Locum Tenens

Pros:

· Affords you time to explore different types of practices before deciding how you want to pursue your career.

· Lodging is often provided with contracts.

· You aren’t committed to working under one contract forever!

· Excellent salary - in some specialties, locum tenens providers can earn more income than they could in traditional private practice.

· Provides an opportunity to travel and see new parts of the world.

· Ability to focus on patient care instead of expending time and energy on administrative work.

· According to the latest research, there are close to 3 opportunities currently available for each locum tenens provider on average. Since the demand is greater than the supply, the choices available are numerous.

· Offers the opportunity to get paid, improve skills, pad the CV with experience, and network with other health care specialists.

· Freedom to negotiate your own expenses.

Cons:

· Contracts may not include total benefits.

· Working as a locum tenens may affect taxes differently than in a permanent position.

· No stability in contract work. This may not be the most secure means to an end, if you plan on settling down.

Permanent Position

Pros:

· Secure/stable with long contracts.

· Opportunity to develop real roots in a community.

· Able to make a permanent residence and have a family in the community of your choice.

· Benefits and retirement included!

· Simpler tax management.

Cons

· Limits your ability to travel.

· Salary may be less than or not as flexible as that of a locum tenens.

· Must deal with office politics, overhead expenses and administrative hassles.

· Will need to provide living and travel expenses for locums.

Hope this was a helpful prospective.

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Services

Retired Tenens

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:40:00 +0000

Retired Tenens

So you’ve just retired from active practice, and now you’re wondering if a contract as a locum tenens is right for you. Let’s shed some light on that. We would never try to convince you NOT to retire; retirement is a very enticing opportunity and more than a little hard to pass up. Running a professional office can be busy, strict and very challenging on more than one level, but working as a semi-retired professional can have its advantages. Continue working part time as a locum tenens, and enjoy a relaxing retirement with a limited schedule that fits around your leisure time. No more of the hustle and bustle of running a practice. As a locum tenens, you can make your own schedule, decide where you work, and decide what days you want to work. Does what you love do with all the perks, yet do it in a stress free environment. What more can you ask from the working world? It’s la dolce vita.

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc

Commitment Issues: Contract Duration for a Locum Tenens

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:37:00 +0000

Contract Locums

We’re not saying you have commitment issues. We’re just trying to address a very common question among locum tenens, especially those considering entering the field: How long is a locum tenens’ contract? The most important thing to remember before considering work as a locum tenens, is you have freedom. Signing up as a locum tenens does not force you to work somewhere you do not want. You have the choice to go where you want and the opportunity to find a contract that begins when you are ready. With this freedom comes an inherent comfort in the duration of your contract.

Contracts are typically very flexible. Contracts may be either part time or full time work. Contracts are filled by recent graduates, semi-retired professionals and all others in between. Some contracts may call for a minor, part time commitment of just a few days a week; other contracts require a full time commitment and are on a fixed schedule. You may well choose to work weekends or only week days. Some contracts are designed to cover from a few days to a week, while the senior physician takes a well deserved vacation. Other contracts may demand several months or a year (or more) minimum. Some contracts may offer that a locum tenens may buy into their practice when the initial contract is completed. The possibilities are limitless and no two contracts are ever the same! Find the opportunity that fits perfectly in your life. Remember that scheduling a locum tenens is determined by the needs of the facility.

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc

Comfortable Lifestyle for Locums

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Moonlight positions

A few extra bucks in the bank can lend itself to a much more comfortable lifestyle. It’s nice to be able to refurnish the living room every couple of years, or steal a weekend away at some vineyard in the countryside whenever you feel like it. A great way to make more-than-a-little extra cash is to moonlight as a locum tenens health care provider. Of course, moonlighting requires a time commitment which will depend heavily on your schedule. But if you have the time, chances are there is a contract out there for you. It can’t hurt to look into it, right? My little (but expensive) vice: long weekends in New York City, complete with shopping, one or two Broadway shows and a stroll down Museum Mile. Sadly, these weekends are anything but cheap! If you’re interested in taking on a temporary contract to be able to do, see or buy anything you’ve ever wanted, I might suggest looking into a moonlighting position through the LOCUMS4YOU website. Moonlighting positions in your specialty are out there. You can find the perfect position with hardly any effort at all!

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc

FAQ - Locums frequently asked questions........

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Let’s return to answering some of the most popular questions. Can I bring my spouse and/or child with me while fulfilling a locum tenens contract? Of course you can. In fact, we encourage it! Picture this: you’ve just got married; things are looking better and brighter every day. Just when things can’t possibly get any better, they do when you find out that you have a new baby on the way. As you look around, you come to the realization you don’t like the idea of your kids growing up in the dangerous inner city, or of your child missing out on the culture a major city has to offer. What do you do? You take a position working as a locum tenens. It is an ideal opportunity for you and your family to check out a prospective community. Simply find a locum tenens position that seems right for you and your family. A temporary contract affords you time to test the waters of a new area. Hopefully, you will find the right fit for your family before moving to a permanent practice. Of course, each opportunity has its own parameters, so make sure to speak with your client to determine the best scenario for traveling with your family. On the whole, it is the very best way to find the ideal home to meets your family’s needs!

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc

FAQ - Locums frequently asked questions

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:43:00 +0000

Faq for Locums

Simply find a locum tenens position that seems right for you and your family. A temporary contract affords you time to test the waters of a new area. Hopefully, you will find the right fit for your family before moving to a permanent practice.

Of course, each opportunity has its own parameters, so make sure to speak with your client to determine the best scenario for traveling with your family. On the whole, it is the very best way to find the ideal home to meets your family’s needs!

For More Question and Answer: http://locums4you.com/Faq.aspx

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Locum Tenens: To See the World in a Grain of Sand

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:03:00 +0000

The neat thing about working as a locum tenens is that it offers the ability to travel and explore new places! When you were young, the world was an endless stream of opportunity. You wanted to travel & explore, so maybe you did & maybe you didn’t. But either way, after backpacking Europe or visiting temples in the south pacific, you returned home to start your career. Of course that natural spark for adventure has never really left you. Working as a locum tenens provides a viable and respected means to travel and explore new regions before settling down to permanent practice. Maybe exploring parts of the country will afford you the opportunity to decide where in the world you finally rest and set up shop in a permanent practice. Working a locum allows you to move to a big city or a quiet country side, or a small town on one of the Great Lakes; the options are infinite.

Working as a locum may give your resume a competitive edge when looking for the perfect associateship. In traveling and living in many towns and cities, you come across a wide spectrum of patients from all walks of life. It proves that you are adaptable to change, interested in the world around you, and are eager to learn & grow as a person. The opportunities that present themselves while working as a locum are endless. Don’t rest now; the best is yet to be!

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc

Welcome, to the new LOCUMS4YOU Blog spot

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:05:00 +0000

Welcome, to the new LOCUMS4YOU Blog spot. This blog will be geared towards clients and locums and available to everyone in the health care field. We hope this blog will answer most of your questions and will prove to be beneficial to all. But where does one begin writing a blog for such a niche market? How about the basics? A quick discussion of malpractice insurance seems like as good a place as any.

One of the most popular questions of new locums is, “do I need my own malpractice insurance?” If you want to work in Canada, the simple answer is yes, you do! In other parts of the world, it would be very advisable to check with local licensing boards. How do I get malpractice insurance? Malpractice insurance is very easy to get. Many different ccompanies offer malpractice insurance and you can usually get a free quote from their website. You would need to get basic information like websites, etc. from searching the Internet. All of these companies have toll free numbers and can be reached through their perspective websites. When meeting a malpractice insurance provider, remember to have your credentials with you!

We remain, as always,

LOCUMS4YOU

Pathmark Locum Service, Inc