
By 2025, gastroenterology is projected to be down 1,630 physicians. Many gastroenterologists are leaving the field due to early retirement, burnout, or seeking increased work/life balance. In a recent survey conducted by Medscape, 64% of gastroenterologists reported bureaucratic tasks were the leading factor behind facing burnout, and 41% attributed burnout to a lack of autonomy.
A career as a locum tenens gastroenterologist provides solutions to some of the challenges in today's gastroenterology workforce. Here are a few of the reasons why you should choose gastroenterology locums:
- Focus on patient care: Prioritize patient care and minimize your administrative burdens. Locum tenens work has fewer non-clinical tasks when compared to a permanent position. This allows you to devote more time to patient care and less to paperwork.
- Work/life balance: Achieving a healthy work/life balance can be a challenge at times. As a GI locum, you have greater flexibility with your schedule as many assignments vary in length. This allows you to make time for hobbies and personal interests outside medicine.
- Freedom to choose your clinical setting: Pursue a career in an academic medical center or provide inpatient care at a hospital. Medicus partners with a versatile portfolio of healthcare facilities across the United States. In turn, offering you the ability to find a gastroenterology locums job that meets your clinical interests.
- Help communities with limited access to specialty care: GI locums play a vital role in helping communities that are experiencing a shortage of healthcare providers. As a gastroenterologist locum, you can work independently and take on diverse responsibilities. In addition, GI locums make a substantial difference for patients who may struggle to find gastrointestinal care.
- Travel Opportunities: Gastroenterology locum tenens assignments provide an opportunity to explore different places and broaden your professional network. You can look for work in a bustling city or a tranquil town. When traveling with Medicus, we handle the logistics - expenses paid. In addition, our loyalty program features travel upgrades to enhance your travel experience.
- Higher Compensation: Locum tenens GI physicians typically earn higher hourly pay than similar permanent positions. This is due to the increased need for your services, therefore increasing your earning potential.
If you’re a GI physician interested in learning about locum tenens opportunities, visit our job board.