Locum Tenens
We doctors seem to be fans of fancy Latin words. Why? Nolo contendere. Non est mea culpa - Physician on Fire
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Locum Tenens Pros & Cons
In Latin, locum tenens means “to hold a place.” Often mistakenly called “local tenens” or “local tenums”, it’s just another way to say you’re a traveling or temporary worker. A physician who is serving as a temp doc in an interim role may be referred to as a “locums doc,” or simply “a locum.”
I’ve personally worked as a locum in a variety of situations and for a variety of reasons. I did so before I took a permanent job, in between jobs, and even on my “vacations” when I had debts to pay. I detailed those experiences in a guest post at the White Coat Investor. Today, I’d like to discuss some of the pros and cons of locum tenens work and talk about why someone might pursue this option
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Loco What??! What the Heck is Locum Tenens?
As super-human as many of them become in years like 2020, doctors and nurses sometimes leave their employers for whatever reason. Maybe a significant other took a job elsewhere, or a family situation demands their full attention. Or perhaps the internal politics proved untenable. Let’s face it. To succeed in any business today — especially in healthcare — you need a “Plan B.” Enter locum tenens.
The No-BS Guide To Locum Tenens
Okay, so our title intrigued you if you’ve read this far. (Still, if you’ve studied the locum tenens industry at all, you might be thinking in the background, ‘Really? How many of these guides does one industry need? Practically every locums agency of any size has one on its website — and they all pretty much say the same things!’). Well.
Locum Tenens Pros & Cons
Locum Tenens is simply a fancy Latin way of saying temporary work. Just like curriculum vitae is a fancy Latin phrase meaning résumé.
Locumpedia
Locumpedia is a locum tenens industry platform that helps physicians, staffing firms, and healthcare facilities make smart decisions with free news, resources, and tools.
Locums.ca
Locums.ca was started by BC physicians and is an unique website offering job opportunities and resources. Our job listings are comprehensive and has all the important information you want.
LocumJobsOnline
Adventure awaits with exciting Locum Tenens assignments.
LocumTenens.com
Welcome to LocumTenens.com - the largest locum tenens job board...
Staffcare.com
Discover your high-paying Locum Tenens career!
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