December 1st, 2022
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Working Locum Tenens The meaning of locum tenens
When founding CompHealth in 1979, Therus Kolff thought this term would be fitting to describe physicians working temporary assignments.
November 9th, 2022
Using locum tenens to take a sabbatical
Advanced Practice Using locum tenens to take a sabbatical
Locum tenens NP Sophia Khawly explains how working locum tenens during a sabbatical is a great way to earn income, travel, and avoid burnout
November 7th, 2022
Job change survey: Smiling surgeon
Medical Staffing Resources Burnout and desire for greater work/life balance driving physician job change
Why are physicians changing jobs? A recent survey reveals nearly 50% of physicians have chosen to take a new position since the pandemic.
September 30th, 2022
Orthopedist earning average orthopedic surgery salary
Surgeons 2022 salary report: Pay and job satisfaction high among orthopedic surgeons
Orthopedic surgeons saw strong salary growth in recovery from the COVID pandemic according to the latest Medscape report.
September 29th, 2022
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Physician Careers 8 physician specialties that are desperately needed in rural America
Rural America is facing a physician shortage. Here are 8 physician specialties rural healthcare facilities are in dire need of.
September 29th, 2022
2022 general surgery salary report: General surgeon compensation up 8%
Surgeons 2022 general surgery salary report: General surgeon compensation up 8%
General surgeon pay rose to an average of $402K in 2021, up nearly 8% from the $373K average reported for the prior year.
September 21st, 2022
two anesthesiologists talking in OR
Physician Careers How to reignite your love of medicine: Tips from a locum tenens anesthesiologist
Dr. Lumpkin turned to locum tenens to reignite her love for medicine. Now she's telling others about it in her book, Road Warrior Physician.
September 14th, 2022
CompHealth - locum tenens myths - featured image of female provider getting good news about a locum tenens assignment
Working Locum Tenens Exploding 7 locum tenens myths: a physician's perspective
Locum tenens providers can be flexible, well-compensated, and experience minimal administrative duties. Learn the top misconceptions.
September 13th, 2022
Neurosurgeon: Locum tenens enables lifelong learning
Surgeons Neurosurgeon: Locum tenens enables lifelong learning
Locum tenens has enabled neurosurgeon Dr. William Meyer to keep practicing in a meaningful way long after many physicians would have retired
September 9th, 2022
Highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022
Advanced Practice Highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022
When a cost-of-living adjustment is applied, the highest and lowest paying states for PAs in 2022 may surprise you.