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Unsurprisingly, the reasons doctors, advanced practitioners, and CRNAs give for leaving their jobs are often the same as those of professionals outside the medical field. Here, we highlight three common issues clinicians grapple with prior to tendering their resignations, and we offer a few solutions to help build loyalty and retain quality providers at your facility or practice.

When an ideal opportunity presents itself, are you in a position to seize it immediately? Whether you take locum tenens assignments frequently or on occasion—and even if you have yet to say “yes” to your first one—there are a few things you can do to ensure you are always ready and able to accept the jobs that are at the top of your wish list.

Facilities without the need for a full-time clinician—or those that require staffing assistance only when permanent staff is ill or on vacation—can profit from the services of a locum tenens telepsychiatrist, too. In today’s post, we highlight three of the advantages healthcare leaders should expect when partnering with a reputable company that offers a TelePsych staffing solution.

As Medicus Healthcare Solutions reported last year, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Commission is accepting applications from qualified doctors who are interested in obtaining multistate licensure from participating states.

With the impending physician shortage and current staffing challenges, it’s tough for facilities and health systems throughout the country to recruit well-trained providers. The issue is most acute in rural and underserved communities.

During residency, you are undoubtedly contemplating the available practice options once you finish your training. Perhaps you lean toward accepting a permanent job at the hospital in which you’ve trained or at a medical practice close to home. Then again, you might want to sample different areas and practice settings as a locum tenens physician. But, have you ever considered the advantages of doing both simultaneously?

Did you know that 95 percent of text messages are read within three minutes? Because of this powerful statistic, it’s no surprise that many businesses see the value of texting to improve the customer experience. Healthcare is no different.

Positive patient experiences can lead to fewer claims, higher satisfaction scores, and a smaller chance of being sued. Although good bedside manner isn’t often recognized, bad bedside manner can quickly lead to a lawsuit. Physicians can easily prevent complaints and negative online reviews by adopting and acting on the following five tips.

Some books are purchased with the best intentions but remain unopened, collecting dust on the highest corner of the bookshelf. Others—like the ones listed below—offer valuable and practical insights, problem-solving tools, and unlimited inspiration for healthcare executives.

In celebration of the 20th annual National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week (January 20 – 26), Medicus wants to recognize the CRNAs who do locum work and/or have a permanent position. According to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) 2018 Member Profile Survey, CRNAs administer over 45 million anesthetics a year to patients throughout the United States, which is nothing short of extraordinary.