Locum Tenens 101
Sharing everything I learned the hard way . . .
so you don’t have to.
Thinking about locums? Already doing it and wondering if you're missing something? From finding good assignments and negotiating fair compensation to managing burnout and bureaucracy, this is the roadmap I wish someone had handed me when I started and the lessons I continue to learn along the way.
What you'll find here:
✔️ Honest insights into the world of locum tenens work
✔️ Tips for navigating contracts, recruiters, and cross-country medicine
✔️ Stories from the field—what it’s really like to be a nomadic OB/GYN
10 Lies Your Locum Agent Has Told You
A reputable agent will work to earn your trust: they will ask questions about the types of roles you are looking for, if you’re willing to travel and how far, specific needs around accomodation, and your desired compensation, then discuss details of jobs that match your preferences before requesting your CV when you are ready to move forward with being “presented” to a facility.
5 Things to Know Before You Start Out as a Locum Tenens Physician.
As a physician you are capable of so much more than following the rules and doing what you are told; you are capable of building the life and career of your dreams, on your terms.
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