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Many American physicians prescribe placebos, survey says
A recent survey has found that approximately half of U.S. physicians prescribe placebos to their patients without their patients? complete knowledge. Conducted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, surveys were sent to 1,200 randomly selected internists and rheumatologists, of whom 679 responded.
FDA modifies labeling for psoriasis drug amidst concerns
Last month, the FDA made labeling changes to psoriasis medication Raptiva (efalizumab), following reports of acute infections resulting in hospitalizations and even deaths in patients taking the drug. A once-a-week injection, Raptiva is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy to manage their psoriasis.
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Exploring U.S. Cities as a Locum Tenens Provider
Mobile, Alabama: Locum tenens opportunities
Locum tenens providers will find plenty of excitement in Mobile.
Locum tenens assignment destinations off the beaten path
Where should you accept your next locum tenens contract if you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoy a quaint setting where natural beauty meets small-town charm?
Locum tenens physician provides care in small, rural community
Locum tenens assignments allow a physician to provide care for her patients.
Toledo, Ohio: Locum tenens opportunities
Resting on the banks of the Maunee River, the Glass Capital of the World offers an array of fine arts, cultural attractions, world-class restaurants, and locum tenens opportunities.
Tampa, Florida: Locum tenens opportunities
A popular destination on the western shore of the Sunshine State, Tampa is a booming city with a wealth of locum tenens opportunities.
Charlotte, North Carolina: Locum tenens opportunities
Locum tenens physicians are attracted to this cosmopolitan city that offers rich culture, outdoor adventure, and a number of prospects for healthcare providers.
Columbus, Ohio: Locum tenens opportunities
Locum tenens physicians discover the Buckeye State is a continuous hub of academic, political, cultural, and sports activity.
Locum tenens in Chicago, Illinois
Like the laid-back attitude of the Midwest but crave the excitement of an urban environ? Look no further than Chicago.
Locum tenens in Charleston, South Carolina
Set in the Low Country of South Carolina, Charleston boasts more than 300 years of history, characterized by both war and peace, and opulence and devastation. Today, its legacy is still clearly seen, and hospitality remains the order of the day.
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Gear & Gadgets for Locum Tenens Providers
No-Jet-Lag®
A natural, homeopathic remedy from New Zealand, No-Jet-Lag is effective against all the symptoms of jet-lag.
Sidekick Bag
With its convertible straps, the sleek Sidekick Bag adjusts from a shoulder bag to a waist pack in seconds.
Illuminated Magnifier
Lightweight and compact, this travel magnifier sheds light on important details.
InFlightPower
This in-flight, universal adapter powers up your laptop, CD player, or digital camera while in the air or on the road.
Gear & Gadgets
A flat-pack organizer and an all-in-one digital keychain.
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Links for Web-savvy Locum Tenens Providers
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Locum Tenens Basics
Locum tenens: Tips for adapting to your home away from home
Although locum tenens physicians desire to fulfill and serve our patients' needs, we also must remain comfortable in our home away from home.
Networking while on locum tenens assignment
A locum tenens assignment is a chance to befriend new colleagues and teach them what you've learned as a locum tenens provider.
How locum tenens physicians adapt to a new practice
In an office-based assignment, the locum tenens provider can face unfamiliar management, patient flow, and procedural provisions.
How locum tenens physicians balance work and life
Locum tenens physicians must find a way to fall in step with their colleagues to provide seamless patient care.
Safety while on location
Danger can lurk at your temporary home on assignment—the hotel.
Take the family with you
Exploring while on assignment doesn't have to be a solo endeavor.
Adapting and navigating the EMR while on a locum tenens assignment
As more facilities move to EMR systems, locum tenens providers must be prepared for their complexities.
How locum tenens providers can minimize air travel impact
As locum tenens providers, you depend on a variety of support services to ensure that you are able to compete for—and complete—contracts. One of the most universal services that this practice alternative relies on is air travel.
Taking the plunge into opportunities abroad
Are you a good fit for a rewarding international locum tenens experience?
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Locum Tenens Career Transitions
Locum tenens CRNA sets own schedule
Ready for a break from his permanent job, this CRNA decided to set his own schedule with locum tenens assignments.
Turning to locum tenens at retirement
I had just turned 65 when unexpectedly and unceremoniously, I found myself out of work. Not yet ready to retire but searching for a new direction in my career, I embraced the locum tenens lifestyle and have never looked back.
A locum tenens physician writes a book
How locum tenens practice helped this physician/writer realize a dream.
Serving patients proves a perfect match for one locum tenens physician
Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Steve Waszak, MD, appreciates the late-career flexibility that locum tenens affords as he transitions out of full-time permanent practice.
An endrocrinologist's dreams come true with locum tenens
In her sixth year practicing locum tenens, Hema Padmanabhan, MD, FACP, relishes being able to provide services in stimulating locations, experience new communities, and care for the people who need it most—all without tying herself to long-term commitments.
Loving the locum tenens life
Michael Luce, CRNA, has spent years moving about the country as a full-time locum tenens provider.
Changing career tracks
One physician explains how both his professional and personal situations improved once he finally traded in his practice for a locum tenens lifestyle
Giving back
Phillip Macy, MD, practiced as an anesthesiologist and intensivist for 12 years, until a health scare—requiring emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 41—led him to reconsider his specialty...and alternative career paths.
Calling the shots
It is no secret that there are certain disadvantages to being an employee, but owning a practice has its downside as well. The best solution? For Michael Ivory, DO, it turned out to be a locum tenens lifestyle.
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Locum Tenens Lifestyles
Locum tenens doctor reflects on Fort Hood massacre
Locum tenens doctor keeps calm in a tragedy.
Tax tips for locum tenens physicians: Reducing your overall tax burden
Recent and anticipated tax law changes provide new opportunities for locum tenens physicians to avoid overpaying taxes.
Tax tips for locum tenens physicians: Charitable contributions
After locum tenens providers donate items to charity, follow these steps to maximize your tax deductions.
Interview with NALTO President Ruddy Polhill
The outlook for locum tenens physicians in 2010 is good. NALTO President Ruddy Polhill explains why.
Top resolutions for locum tenens professionals
Hit the new decade running with these personal and professional goals.
Locum tenens physician provides care in small, rural community
Locum tenens assignments allow a physician to provide care for her patients.
Locum tenens assignment destinations off the beaten path
Where should you accept your next locum tenens contract if you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoy a quaint setting where natural beauty meets small-town charm?
10 places locum tenens find holiday lights
We list 10 places for locum tenens to go if you want to find some of the most spectacular winter lighting displays in the country.
Retired locum tenens provider works part-time
A 'retired' practitioner finds meaningful part-time work through locum tenens.
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Locum Tenens Practice Specialties
Neonatology: Growing demand for a highly rewarding specialty
Locum tenens physicians are bringing expert help to newborns—and needed comfort to their parents—across the country.
Gastroenterology: Locum tenens physicians help safeguard lives
Locum tenens professionals are more in demand than ever at hospitals and endoscopy centers across the country.
Urgent Care: Locum tenens professionals fill the gap
From allergies to fractures and all the unexpected—and inconvenient—incidences in between, locum tenens providers are there to help us resume our lives as usual.
Neurology: Locum tenens specialists meet increasing need
Thanks to locum tenens neurologists, communities are finally receiving help close to home.
Critical Care Medicine
Locum tenens physicians offer hope in the midst of trauma.
Occupational Medicine
Locum tenens physicians help workers keep on working
Oncology
Locum tenens physicians put the "care" back in caring
Cardiology
Locum tenens physicians at the heart of good healthcare.
Pediatrics
Locum tenens professionals are there at the start.
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Locum Tenens Regions of Interest & Photo Essays
Mobile, Alabama: Locum tenens opportunities
Locum tenens providers will find plenty of excitement in Mobile.
Toledo, Ohio: Locum tenens opportunities
Resting on the banks of the Maunee River, the Glass Capital of the World offers an array of fine arts, cultural attractions, world-class restaurants, and locum tenens opportunities.
Top 10 North American wine destinations
The best places on the continent for wine lovers to visit, according to the editors of travel resource TripAdvisor.
10 places locum tenens find holiday lights
We list 10 places for locum tenens to go if you want to find some of the most spectacular winter lighting displays in the country.
Locum tenens physician practices in Machias, Maine
This locum tenens provider just loves rural spots, such as Machias, Maine.
Free and flexible with locum tenens
Balancing a career and leisure becomes possible for a pediatrician assigned to the Big Island.
Embracing a new lifestyle with locum tenens
The scenic Southwest and its unique culture define a neonatologist's assignment.
Two locum tenens physicians weather the effects of Hurricane Ike
Thanks to temporary contracts, locum tenens professionals can usually immerse themselves in their climates of choice, regardless of the time of year. But, as Carol Andrus, MD, and Francisco Menendez, MD, discovered, there are no guarantees.
Practicing locum tenens in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
After 15 years of academic anesthesiology practice at a large medical center in the Southwest, I was ready for a change, but I was unsure of what to do next.
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Locum Tenens Stories From Our Board Members
Learning the value of partnerships
After completing a residency in anesthesia, immediately followed by a yearlong medical mission in Chihuahua, Mexico, Carlos Moreno, MD, knew he needed a consistent source of income. There was only one problem: He was not sure exactly where, or in what type of setting, he wanted to practice.
Mixing it up
Dale Brandt, DO, has been practicing family medicine for over four decades. And until recently, he did so primarily through his own private practice. "After finishing medical school, I opened a practice in my hometown in the Midwest and worked there for about 10 years," he recalls. "I eventually decided to sell the practice and join the military, where I was stationed in the Southeast. In fact, I liked the area so much that once my tour of duty ended, I stayed on and opened another family practice there."
Lending a helping hand
"My decision in 1997 to pursue a locum tenens career allowed me to transition into retirement while still maintaining patient contact," asserts Frank J. Panettiere, MD, who was in the military in 1971 when he completed his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology. "It also is extremely satisfying to be able to help my fellow professionals in their time of need."
Serving rural needs
Family practitioner, Kenneth Teufel, MD, was first introduced to the locum tenens lifestyle as an intern and resident back in the early 1970s, when he provided coverage for rural practices during his vacation. After residency, he went into private practice but retired in 1982 to establish Physician Relief Network, a staffing agency that was acquired by Atlanta, Georgia-based Interim Physicians, Inc., 7 years later.
A rewarding change
A family practice physician for 45 years, Armand J. Rigaux, MD, has cared for a variety of patients and has seen everything—from the mundane to the extraordinary. But simple retirement was never really a viable option because he enjoyed practicing medicine too much. "When I first thought about selling my private practice to a local hospital—which I did, eventually—I also tried short-term locum tenens opportunities to see if I would like the lifestyle," he recalls. That was 14 years ago, and he is still reaping the benefits of his career change.
Forging new frontiers
An industry pioneer, Therus C. Kolff, MD, MPH, began his mobile career when locum tenens practice was virtually unheard of in the American medical community. After an internal medicine internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, he returned to the University of Utah in the mid-70s, and became involved with Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), a non-profit organization established by the University of Utah's Intermountain Regional Medical Program, and initially funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
Testing the waters
When Molly Alakayi, MD, finished her family medicine training 2 years ago, she wanted to get a closer look at her options before making a long-term commitment. "I knew I would eventually settle into a permanent position, but I wanted firsthand experience in different practice settings before deciding on where. I figured the best way to get that experience was to try a variety of locum tenens opportunities."
A win-win situation
Frank Miller, MD, has appreciated the benefits of locum tenens practice ever since he completed his OB/GYN training more than 35 years ago. "After finishing my residency in St. Louis in the early '70s, I was drafted into the U.S. Army. Since I had to report for basic training just 4 months later, I contacted some local doctors to see if anyone needed temporary help. It was wonderful for me, because I got to practice my new skills while making more money than I had ever seen."
Change of heart
When J. Arthur Saus, MD, graduated from college, he had a plan: He would attend medical school in Alabama or Georgia, and ultimately practice anesthesia in a hospital somewhere down South. But as it happened, Dr. Saus got waylaid at the very first step. "I grew up in Piedmont, Alabama, but I went away to high school and college in Rome, Georgia. As it turned out, each of the medical schools to which I applied in Georgia and Alabama considered me an out-of-state resident and neither was accepting large numbers of these students at the time."
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Locum Tenens for Medical Residents
Residency do's and don'ts
Locum tenens gives new physicians a chance to experience different practice settings and geographic areas before making a permanent commitment—right out of residency.
A psychiatrist utilizes locum tenens during residency
Locum tenens offered Melanie Watkins, MD, the opportunity to step into post-residency psychiatric practice on sure footing.
An osteopathic medicine specialist enjoys new experiences with locum tenens
As her family practice residency in osteopathic medicine drew to a close, Doede Donaugh, DO, found herself drawn to the locum tenens lifestyle.
An OB/GYN broadens his horizons with locum tenens
After completing an accelerated OB/GYN training program, David Mitchell, MD, found himself facing some tough choices at a relatively young age.
Locum tenens coast to coast
When Viet Duong, MD, finished his residency 6 months ago, he was not certain where he wanted to settle down. Locum tenens, however, offered the perfect lifestyle balance.
A successful test-run
When Kamran Quraishi, MD, completed his residency in internal medicine this past June, he already had a permanent position lined up. Thanks to advance planning, he also had free time for temporary opportunities before he was scheduled to begin.
More than just the money
Toward the end of his neuroradiology fellowship, Haricharan Reddy, MD, eagerly anticipated having some time off. "I began dreaming about traveling for 6 months, but before I could make that a reality, I needed a way to fund the trip."
Just the FAQs about locum tenens
Ever wonder what every resident needs to know about locum tenens career alternatives? Read on.
Locum tenens lessons and tips—Part 2
Practical tips to use en route and once you arrive at your destination.
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Money Matters for Locum Tenens Providers
Navigating IRS rules and guidelines as a locum tenens provider
With tax season upon us, here is some useful advice that can help you navigate some important IRS regulations as they pertain to locum tenens practice.
State tax issues for multi-state locum tenens professionals
Once you obtain a license to practice in another state and begin accepting temporary contracts, you not only increase your practice options, but also add another income tax return.
Tax filing basics for locum tenens providers
Whether you are filing your own taxes or using a tax professional, there are some necessary forms that will complete your understanding of your tax situation.
Changes in health insurance premiums deductibility
If you are unincorporated, or operating as an LLC or a C Corp sole proprietor, these new IRS rules do not affect you. But if you are a locum tenens physician with S Corporation status, you need to read on.
The dreaded IRS audit: Tips to avoid or survive yours
With the incidence of individual audits increasing over 20%—from 1.0 million to 1.21 million—it is more important than ever for locum tenens providers to understand how to minimize risk and be prepared for a summons by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
To lease or not to lease
One of the many questions faced by locum tenens providers is the type of local transportation to use?including walking, cycling, taking a taxi, or driving their own vehicle or rental car. If you take your car or truck on location, is it better for you to buy or lease? Unfortunately, the answer is not as easy or straightforward as you might think.
Tax issues when providing services in multiple states
One of the major benefits cited by most locum tenens providers is the ability to travel from state to state and sample America's diversity of scene, populace, and culture. However, while the federal 1040 tax form is consistent across states, it is safe to say that no two states handle taxation the same way.
Energy saving tax breaks for the 2006 tax year
Last August, President Bush signed the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005, which provides tax breaks for individual homeowners purchasing and installing energy-saving devices in 2006 and 2007. Additionally, the old $2,000 deduction for hybrid cars has been replaced with a series of new tax credits in 2006. If you are thinking about a new car or an upgrade to your home, you may want to consider some of these rules before making a purchase.
Year-end tax planning
With the tax year coming to a close, you may still be able to make a last-minute change that will reduce what you owe, but then again, it might be more prudent to wait until next year. As always, when it comes to tax decisions, "it depends."
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Pharmacy
FDA modifies labeling for psoriasis drug amidst concerns
Last month, the FDA made labeling changes to psoriasis medication Raptiva (efalizumab), following reports of acute infections resulting in hospitalizations and even deaths in patients taking the drug. A once-a-week injection, Raptiva is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy to manage their psoriasis.
Many American physicians prescribe placebos, survey says
A recent survey has found that approximately half of U.S. physicians prescribe placebos to their patients without their patients? complete knowledge. Conducted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, surveys were sent to 1,200 randomly selected internists and rheumatologists, of whom 679 responded.
Vytorin in question
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Recreation for Locum Tenens Providers
Media resources for locum tenens
A medley of education and entertainment tools for locum tenens providers.
Media for Locum Tenens Physicians
A medley of education and entertainment tools for locum tenens physicians.
Media tools for locum tenens physicians
A medley of education and entertainment tools for locum tenens providers.
Going green with eco-adventures
Motivated by a growing sense of concern for the earth, people are choosing green options whenever possible to enhance their lifestyles while minimizing carbon footprints. Savvy travelers are seeking eco-friendly vacations as well.
Winning main streets
Over the past 12 years, 55 American cities have been recognized for the successful preservation and revitalization of their downtown districts, receiving the coveted National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA).
Museums worth examining
Expand your horizons by touring one of the many museums dedicated to health education and the history of medicine.
Film or digital? You decide
What is the right platform for capturing your images: Film or digital? Pros base their decisions on purpose, place, and pocket—what they are shooting, where they are shooting, and what they can carry (or afford to lose). You should, too.
Daytripping in America's parks: Fall in the Northeast
Few things strike your soul like a deep breath of crisp autumn air—or the spectacular vision of leaves turning color. This year, do not rely on Hollywood cinematographers to capture the essence of fall. Plan a getaway during the best viewing times.
Scuba diving
So you think you are ready to swim with the fishes? From a leisurely paddle along a coral reef, to the adrenaline rush of feeding sharks (with bait, of course), scuba diving provides many diverse experiences. But before you take the plunge, learn all the essentials to ensure a truly wet, wild, and safe underwater adventure.
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Vacations Abroad for Locum Tenens Providers
Rendezvous with Prague
In the heart of Europe lies the beloved city of Prague. The Bohemian capital instantly seduces travelers with its romantic charm and architectural beauty.
Cairo, Egypt
Journey to the land of the pharaohs where you will be treated to awe-inspiring sites that offer a glimpse of an ancient civilization and their way of life.
Venice, Italy
The city of islands immediately captivates your spirit with its rich history and stunning beauty.
Dublin, Ireland
Ireland's capital city has much to offer from historic churches to lively nightlife.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Home to over 1.7 million people, Copenhagen has grown from a small fishing village to become the capital of Denmark and the largest city in Scandinavia.
Barcelona, Spain
A booming economy, beachside location, rich culture, and persistently perfect climate make Barcelona a popular destination for tourists of all ages and nationalities.
Istanbul, Turkey
A world of antiquity and modernity, of East and West, of nature and architecture?a realm of contrast, yet harmony. Truly there is no city like Istanbul.
Edinburgh: Rediscovering Scotland's capital
Edinburgh offers big-city attractions and peaceful countryside getaways.
Paris, France
Has there ever been a city more romanticized, more fantasized, more dreamed about than Paris? While Bogart and Bacall will always have their memories, you do not have to wait for the "Last Tango" to go. Just follow Gene Kelly's lead and become an "American in Paris."
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