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Can You Switch Locums Companies If Another Company Offers You a Better Rate for the Same Job?
What to do when you find out other locums companies are offering higher rates for the same assignment, depending on the exact situation, with a checklist for how to approach it
Hiring a Locums Physician for Your Private Practice
What to know about hiring a locums doctor for coverage at your private practice, including costs, credentialing, getting staff buy-in, contracts, & common pitfalls
Should Physicians Finishing Residency or Fellowship Training Go Straight to Locums Jobs?
Pros & cons of doing locums straight after residency or fellowship, & personal & professional considerations of taking a locum tenens job when you finish training
Planning for a Career Transition to Locum Tenens after Being an Employed Physician
A step-by-step guide for employed physicians who have decided to transition to locum tenens as a career choice, focusing on what to consider and get into place before making the switch
Is Locums A Good Fit for My Career? What to Consider When Making the Switch to Locum Tenens
How physicians considering making a switch from a W2 employed position to locum tenens should weigh pros & cons of locums work as a career option based on priorities
Should You Use a Locums Company Recruiter or Contract Directly with Facilities for Opportunities?
What to consider when deciding if you should work with a locums company recruiter or contract directly to find opportunities & do locum tenens work, with pros & cons
Locum Tenens: How to Directly Contract With a Hospital and Bypass the Locums Company or Recruiter
How physicians can contract directly with hospitals for locum tenens work instead of using a locums company, staffing agency, or recruiter to cut out the middleman and earn more
How Much Money A Locums Company Makes from Physicians Working Through Their Agency
What doctors should know about markup or middleman fees locums companies make between what the client pays & the rate paid to the physician
Working With a Locums Company Recruiter: Tips and Tricks for Establishing a Successful Relationship
How to build a working relationship with a locums company recruiter while setting boundaries & expectations re: terms, rate, & communication
Physician Locum Tenens Contract Agreements: Terms to Negotiate and Red Flags to Avoid
What physicians should negotiate in a locums contract when using a staffing agency or directly with a hospital system, & red flags to avoid
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