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The main problem is not being as familiar with your patients as a regular doctor might be. This can cause patient resentment. Permanent staff may also resent you because locum tenens staff often get paid more.

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What is locum tenens radiology used for?

A "locum tenens" is a physician who takes the place of another physician temporarily. Essentially, it is a temp service for doctors. A lucum tenens in radiology would be a physician who has a specialty area in radiology.


Is the Locum Tenens website a good place to find radiology jobs?

They do have a section dedicated to that. The dirrect link is http://www.locumtenens.com/Physician-Jobs/Job-Details/Radiology/International-257959/


Is there a Radiology job offered through Locum Tenens in Atlanta, GA?

I think they do. However, the site only allows members to do a full search. http://www.locumtenens.com/florida-radiology-jobs/


What are international locum tenens?

A locum tenens is a temporary position for a physician. The job only lasts until it can be filled permanently. An international locum tenen is a position available to a physician from another country.


What is neonatology locum tenens?

Neonatology locum tenens is a temporary position for physicians. The time frame is usually one to three years. The positions involves the care of newborn infants.


What are international locum tenens and what are they used for?

Locum Tenens is a latin term that basically means "to hold the place of". If your searching for a job abroad then you may need it to be held open until your ability to move to that area and begin work can be done. Therefore your job is in a locum tenens position.


What should I know before becoming a locum tenens?

Before becoming a locum tenens, you should try different hospital settings before settling into a permanent position. Read more at pinnaclelocumtenens.com


Where can I find information on Locum Tenens about the radiation oncology job boards?

Radiology: http://www.locumtenens.com/Physician-Jobs/Job-Results.aspx?sn=Radiology&sv=46 and Oncology: http://www.locumtenens.com/Physician-Jobs/Job-Results.aspx?sn=Oncology&sv=32


Where do I post a job opening on Locum Tenens for an anesthesiologist?

A "locum tenens" agency markets its services to healthcare facilities through professional journals, adverts and marketing. A facility that needs to hire fill a temporary slot with a particular specialty, would contact the agency with which it has a contractual agreement. In order to maintain the integrity of all parties involved, one does not independently post a locum tenens position.


What is the Latin word for holding?

Tenens.


What is the emergency medicine for locum tenens ?

It is a temporary physician's position. The job could include emergency room responsibilities or emergency clinics or other emergency care.


How much can a Locum Tenens anesthesiologist expect to earn in their first year of working?

The average earnings should be approximately $350,000.00. This will vary by location within the United States.