Do you feel the locums lifestyle doesn’t align with your full-time practice schedule? See how – and why – providers across the nation are making this lucrative solution work. 

Taking a locum tenens assignment can be transformational &ndash; financially,
 personally, and professionally, but some physicians and advanced practice
 providers feel bound by the limits of their current positions, believing the
 locums arrangement won&rsquo;t work for them. Yet nationwide, providers with
 full- and part-time jobs are enjoying the benefits of working locum tenens.
 Here, we&rsquo;ll look at what prevents some clinicians from taking the leap
 to locums and how others are making it work.


<h2>For Many Providers, Locum Assignments Can Feel Out of Reach</h2>


 Many physicians and advanced practice providers who have considered locums
 don&rsquo;t see it as a possibility since they&rsquo;re already engaged in
 full- or part-time practice. Providers may feel locums is out of reach because
 they believe assignments will be in a distant location or will require a
 schedule that doesn&rsquo;t align with the demands of their current position.
 Some see it as an ideal scenario for the future but can&rsquo;t see how it
 would work as a practical solution right now.



 However, providers who have had the experience of finding a skilled locums
 recruiter at a trusted, well-established agency know that pairing locums with
 a full- or part-time job is not only possible, it&rsquo;s a life-changing
 decision that can be immensely rewarding. Effective locum tenens recruiters
 have the expertise, agility and connections to find locums assignments with
 schedules and locations that seamlessly align with the lifestyles of the
 providers they serve.


<h2>
 How Providers Can Make Locums Work Alongside a Full-Time or Part-Time Position
</h2>


 If you&rsquo;re practicing full-time or part-time but want to supplement with
 locums, consider these options:


<ul style="list-style:none;">
 <li>
 Practice virtually. Telehealth can be extremely convenient
 &ndash; for you and for patients. You won&rsquo;t have to worry about travel
 time or traffic stress, and you can care for patients from the comfort of
 your home.
 </li>
 <li>
 Moonlight. Covering a few hours for a night shift can be
 quite lucrative, especially if you need to earn extra income over a shorter
 period of time.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work weekends You can either stay close to home or have a
 short getaway as you practice on the weekends. You can even bring your
 family and turn the assignment into a mini-vacation for them.
 </li>
 <li>
 Use vacation time. In many cases, you can use your personal
 vacation time to embark on a locums assignment. Again, bringing family along
 can ensure you don&rsquo;t feel like you&rsquo;ve lost that valuable time
 together.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bring your pet. Some providers may avoid traveling on a
 locums assignment if they have a pet. If
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/blogs/top-tips-for-bringing-your-pet-on-locums-assignment"
 target="_blank"
 >you&rsquo;ve got a pet</a
 >, don&rsquo;t let that stop you. Tell your recruiter. They can often find
 the ideal accommodations for you and your companion.
 </li>
 <li>
 Limit your locums commitments. You can choose how often you
 want to work locums. Avoid overworking yourself by limiting your assignments
 to only a couple of shifts per month.
 </li>
 <li>
 Rely on your recruiter. Providers and recruiters work
 together to explore various locum tenens possibilities and select what works
 best. Let your recruiter know precisely what you&rsquo;re looking for but
 remain open to various opportunities. A great recruiter will be an
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/blogs/how-to-find-your-ideal-healthcare-recruiter-and-advocate"
 target="_blank"
 >advocate for you</a
 >
 and an asset to your career.
 </li>
</ul>

<h2>
 Why Providers Choose Locums to Enhance Their Full- or Part-Time Practice
</h2>


 Supplemental locum tenens assignments appeal to physicians and advanced
 practice providers for an
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/blogs/top-10-reasons-to-work-locums"
 target="_blank"
 >array of reasons</a
 >. Here are just a few:


<ul style="list-style:none;">
 <li>
 Locums assignments can be highly lucrative. You can earn
 more when you work locums &ndash; whether your aim is to
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/blogs/how-to-pay-off-medical-school-debt-more-quickly"
 target="_blank"
 >pay off student loans</a
 >, build a nest egg, save for a down payment on a house, buy a new car, pay
 for your children&rsquo;s college,
 <a
 href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/blogs/retirement-planning"
 target="_blank"
 >retire early</a
 >, or splurge on a vacation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Locums assignments can generate new possibilities. Locum
 tenens assignments can help you rekindle passion for your field, hone your
 skills, learn about a new specialty, see how others practice, network with
 like-minded professionals, explore new working environments or locations,
 and even consider a permanent change.
 </li>
 <li>
 Locums assignments can expand your reach. Through locum
 tenens, you can help out facilities that need your support and expertise,
 work with underserved patient populations in rural or urban areas, or give
 back by caring for veterans, indigenous Americans, or children and families
 in need.
 </li>
</ul>


 Discover why providers across the nation choose to work locums alongside their
 permanent positions and find out how our team of staffing experts can help you
 find your ideal
 <a href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/job-search" target="_blank"
 >locum tenens adventure.</a
 >

Here’s How to Make Locums Work for You – Even With a Full- or Part-Time Job!