subject: Cardiology Locum Tenens off to the Gulf Coast! [print this page] Oh Godwhat wouldn't I give to soak my aching feet in the warm waters of the Gulf Coast'! I threw the paper right at her where the lines, "Cardiology locum tenens needed on the Gulf Coast screamed on her stunned face. You must be kidding; wowI never knew my words had such an impact.
But then she fell silent after the initial euphoria died down. I asked her what her apprehensions were. What about my internship? My specialization that I have spent sleepless nights on? Will all that go to waste? Noit won't.
Becoming a locum tenens physician simply means that you work in place of a doctor when they go on leave, a vacation or possibly experience an illness of some kind. Your position will be still be governed by a regulatory authority and you get to choose the place and kind of work you need like a freelancer. In fact many cardiologist tenens doctors will choose to work with locum agencies as self employed doctors which is highly rewarding and profitable. You get to travel and experience different situations, making you highly valuable in the field as well make you adept at facing emergency situations that you may not experience in a general setting.
But what about my residency?' How do I manage all that with the work stress?
You need to understand that work-related stress is present in any situation but on the other hand being a locum tenens ensures you get a hands-on-experience. You get to do or experience what you have been reading and you will be paid to experience it! Isn't that great? Well in your case I can confidently say that you get to scamper around on the white sun-kissed beaches of the Gulf Coast, soak your feet in their warm waters and turn your voluminous medical pages under a beach umbrella! Isn't that tempting enough girl?
In case you still yearn to pander to that wandering streak of yours after completion of your studies you can travel to exotic locations like, South Africa, Hawaii, South America, Alaska, Australia, India, China and many more of such countries where your wide range of experience can come in handy. As a doctor in these countries and cultures, you get to share your expertise with those that don't have the necessary resources available to obtain medical care. Its amazing what all you get to do as a locum tenens!
