Considering a locums assignment? Here’s why so many physicians and advanced practice providers across the nation are choosing locums.

Physicians and advanced practice providers choose locum tenens assignments for
 many reasons. If you&rsquo;ve considered embarking on an adventure as a locums
 professional but haven&rsquo;t yet taken the leap, read on to find out why
 this flexible and exciting arrangement appeals to so many doctors and APPs
 across the nation.


<h2>10 Reasons Providers Choose Locum Tenens Assignments</h2>

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 1.Pair work with travel. 
 With a locum tenens assignment, you can earn a living while fulfilling your
 sense of adventure. You can experience various parts of the country and can
 even try living in different regions before deciding where you&rsquo;d like
 to reside permanently.
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 2. Try out different work environments to find your fit. 
 If you&rsquo;re just out of your residency and aren&rsquo;t quite sure where
 you want to practice permanently, locum tenens assignments can provide the
 opportunity to explore different interests, specialties, locations, and work
 environments without making a long-term commitment.
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 3. Choose your schedule. 
 Whether you want to work part-time, full-time, short stints or longer
 assignments, there&rsquo;s a variety of locums assignments to fit your
 needs.
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 4. Have control over your workload. 
 Many providers enjoy locums assignments because they are less stressful than
 permanent positions, and many feature a lighter patient load.
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 5. Be well compensated. 
 Many physicians and APPs who provide locum tenens services on a regular
 basis find their pay is higher than when they work in traditional, full-time
 practice settings.
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 6. Enjoy a reduced administrative load. 
 Compared to running a private practice, locums assignments can offer more
 time to focus on practicing medicine and less time on administrative tasks
 like coding, billing, and managing staff.
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 7. Enjoy locum tenens perks. 
 Housing and travel reimbursements, malpractice insurance, competitive
 compensation, and more make the locums arrangement even more desirable.
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 8. Serve your community. 
 Enjoy the personal fulfillment of caring for underserved patient populations
 in urban or rural areas or in Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Services, or
 Department of Defense assignments.
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 9. Return to practice without a major commitment. 
 If you&rsquo;re retired, you may not be ready to give up the practice of
 medicine. Through locum tenens, you can return to work without having to
 commit to a long-term obligation.
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 10. Expand your expertise and professional network. 
 When you work locums, you can gain exposure to different specialties, learn
 from other providers, develop specialized skills, or make new connections.
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