There are a myriad of reasons that physicians choose to seek locum tenens work, including higher pay, varied experience, geographic diversity, and new career opportunities. Some physicians wonder, however, whether locum tenens can take the place of a full-time, profitable
How Locum Tenens Can Grow Your Practice
Wondering whether locum tenens is a good fit for your practice? Here are some of the most common ways that healthcare employers benefit from taking on locum tenens physicians and advanced-practice professionals.
6 Signs Your Job Interview Is Going Well
In the healthcare industry, as in every other industry, job interviews can be intimidating, to say the least. So in addition to preparing for the interview by anticipating questions and taking note of a few key points of etiquette, it
New Research Confirms Looming Physician Shortages
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) published new research back in April that confirms what many American organizations are already predicting: that the United States will face a shortage of physicians over the next decade.
Make a Better First Impression at Your Job Interview
Just as in job hunting in any other industry, when interviewing for jobs in the healthcare industry you want to make the best first impression you possibly can. The market is extremely competitive, and even when you have a strong
Today’s Biggest Challenges to Healthcare Staffing
There is a reason that we do what we do—healthcare staffing can be extremely challenging, especially at a time when the healthcare industry is constantly pressured to cut costs, improve quality, and adapt to healthcare reform. If you are a
What Healthcare Employers Can’t Ask in a Job Interview
There are a number of question types that employers are simply not allowed to ask in a job interview, and the healthcare industry is no exception. In fact, questions that relate to the protected classes of race, gender, nationality, religion,
Healthcare Hosts 6 of the 10 Hardest-to-Fill Positions
The healthcare sector continues to see the greatest need for experienced professionals, having more staffing needs than any other occupational sector. According to the latest Skills Gap Index released by the American Staffing Association (ASA), six of the top ten
The Many Medical Specialties for Physicians
Soon-to-be physicians attending medical school have a lot to think about when choosing whether to practice primary care or to specialize. The majority of MD students end up choosing to specialize, and about 35 percent of DO students choose to
Beating Burnout as a Healthcare Professional
Earlier this month we discussed the many signs of burnout in healthcare professionals, as well as the importance of identifying those signs. Recognizing burnout as it hits allows healthcare professionals to address burnout before it escalates into something that would