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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.
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What are the disadvantages to working in a locum tenens radiology position?
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.
What do call a temporary doctor?
It is sometimes referred to as the covering physician or a locum tenens physician.
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.
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/
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/
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.
How do locum tenens agencies get paid Hourly or per employee?
It looks like the most common compensation model is that the agency gets paid a portion of what the locum makes for a certain amount of time. The contract for each individual locum tenens agencies can vary theus how they are paid will vary. You can ask to see the financial statement fot the locum tenens agencies in question.
What is the best source of networking, for OBGYN Locum Tenens jobs?
The best networking source will be online. I would suggest signing up for forums that talk about OBGYN Locum Tenens jobs.
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
What is a hospitalist locums?
Hospitalist locum tenens and permanent job opportunities
Does the locum tenens website show job listings in the career of anesthesiology?
Locum Tenens are always looking for anesthesiologists who are available to stand-in for an absent physician or to help pick up an overload in a particular area.
