Big Corporations that are forcing our healthcare workers (the heroes that are saving lives) to work unsustainable workloads is not a long term, ethical or sustainable solution to creating more corporate profits, its actually doing the opposite. We all know that stress, burnout and even suicide rates are at all time high when it comes to our healthcare providers. Big hospital groups in their search for more and more quarterly profits try to save money by forcing people to work more and more....

Want to avoid getting into a really bad situation of not being able to get credentialed for locum tenens work, or even worse, practicing medicine again? Unfortunately that happens to some physicians when they take time away from work for a much deserved break without understanding what is required for credentialing at the locums agency or the hospital/clinic that they are working at. In this episode I'll dive into the 4 most important things that a credentialing entity will look for...

Want to know what goes into locums rates and how to create leverage for getting the best rates that you can? In this episode I'll de-mystify locum tenens compensation on both the physician and client side and help you get a better understanding of how you can understand ways to get the best possible rates you can without pricing yourself out of deals. I'll talk about 3 myths that I hear about when it comes to locum tenens compensation. I'll also cover how to understand if your specialty...

Want to know what the entire locum tenens journey looks like from start to finish? In this episode I'll be sharing the step by step process from initial interest in doing locums work, all the way up until money is landing in your bank account. I'll be covering: Initial consultation, getting an updated CV, prospecting for jobs, getting confirmed, paperwork & credentialing, travel, orientation, working your assignments, and then getting paid for your work. Have any questions about this...

Does your CV look boring and undistinguished? Or does it stand out from the crowd? In this episode I'll share why its important to make sure your CV looks attractive, relevant and professional, then I'll give you 3 resources to easily get your CV looking sharp! Method #1: Use Kickresume.com, this is an AI app that asks you questions about your work history and experience and then uses Artificial Intelligence to create a resume for you, which you can add, delete or refine to your liking....

Have you ever wanted to have MORE time with your family or to do what you love but have been worried about leaving the 'security' of a full time job? If so, you have got to listen to this episode with Double Boarded Trauma Surgeon Dr. Omar El Sheikh. In this episode we'll discuss: How to get away from the non-stop grind of a permanent job that keeps you from having quality time with your family or the things that are important to you. How locums can actually make you MORE money than a...

Not getting confirmed can be a frustrating process! But don't worry, I got you covered! I'll give you a look behind the scenes and show you how many factors that need to line up to create a confirmation for a locum tenens assignment. It's not you! If you are a general, trauma or vascular surgeon and would like to book a 30 minute strategy call with me, you can do so here: https://calendly.com/simon-parsons/physician-strategy-call

In this episode I'll share with you 5 things to be on the look out for when working with Locum Tenens agencies & recruiters. Here are some guidelines of what should be the standard when it comes to you being presented for locums jobs, as defined by NALTO (National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations): At a minimum, disclose the following information to a candidate when requesting permission to present such candidate to a client: a. The name of the client. b. The name of the...

On today's episode I get to talk with a friend, a colleague and someone who I used to do locums work with, double board certified Trauma Surgeon Felix Boecker. This is a solid conversation where we talk about how locums gives physicians a level of independence over their career & skill set. We also talk about the physical, mental & financial costs of physician burnout and how locums as well as mindset & mindfulness strategies can create more happiness and balance in your...

In this episode we'll talk about 2 major pain points that physicians have when it comes to doing locum tenens work: credentialing & paperwork as well as dealing with references. I'll give you some of my best practices when it comes to dealing with both of these to make your locums process much more digestible when it comes to these two things. If you are a general or trauma surgeon and would like to set up a strategy session, please reach out to me at [email protected]

They say first impressions are everything! In this episode I'll share 2 incredible tips with you that will set you up for success on your first locum tenens assignment. The first one is one that I use as well as one I coach my doctors on, the second one is actually from one of my physicians that he uses (and the hospitals LOVE him)! If you are a general or trauma surgeon and interested in having a discussion about locums work you can message me at: [email protected]

On todays episode I'll share with you 3 things that as a physician you can do to help your locum tenens rep have more success in getting you placements. Make sure you work with a rep that you trust and one that will go the extra mile in marketing you to clients as it can be a competitive field. If you'd like me to answer a question or suggest a topic leave a comment or send me a message! General & Trauma surgeons you can schedule a strategy session here:...

In this episode, I'll be sharing the top reasons why surgeons and other specialists do locum tenens work. I'll also share how I found my way into locum tenens and how I ended up at one of the best companies to work for (Ranked #3 out of the top 100 best places to work, according to Forbes in 2013). For questions about locums, topic requests (or if you are a general surgeon you can schedule a strategy session) please email me at [email protected].

In this Episode I'll dive into the 5 most important things that will impact your ability to get confirmed for a locum tenens assignment. Make sure to stay tuned to the end and I'll give you a bonus idea on how you can get into the drivers set and take control of future assignments! For questions on locums or topic suggestions (or for general/trauma/vascular surgeons to schedule a locums strategy session) please reach out to [email protected]

Here is a 10 minute interview I did with Trauma Surgeon Chris Salvino on 3 reasons why he does locum tenens work and leaves a few valuable tips on how to network within a hospital once you start a locums assignment. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]

Jon Bowersox discusses his history working with the military and as a Johnson and Johnson executive and how he uses team building, trust building and staying clear of locums politics. Feel free to shoot me a message at [email protected]