Melissa Byington

This Locum Tenens recruiter has gone from explaining to doctors what the concept is to explaining how it would work for them.

As the "Triple Aim" evolves into the "Quadruple Aim," locum tenens physicians become even more vital to achieving your goals.

A lot of things hold your attention, but when it comes to patient care, patience is a virtue. Here are ways to improve that virtue.

New data reveals what potential patients are looking for when they are searching for a doctor. It comes down to insurance, convenience and more.

Using locum tenens physicians is one strategy to ensure that your practice keeps running while you are on vacation.

Doctors are not the only experiencing burnout, nurses also have this problem. Surprisingly, some nurses say physicians are helping cause problems for them.

Trusts builds great leadership skills. Here are five things that can help physician managers be strong, trustful leaders to their employees.

Need a break from your regular job or just more family time? Locum Tenens is the way to go if you are a physician.

Most people do not enjoy confrontation, but giving vital feedback to staff is something that you need to do to succeed as a practice.

Locum tenens is not for all physicians. But many of their stated objections to trying temporary assignments may not really be barriers at all.

For decades, locum tenens has been one of the best-kept secrets in healthcare. There are a multitude of reasons why physicians choose Locum tenens.

If you're ready to phase out of full-time practice, but you want to keep making a difference in patients' lives, locums may be right for you.

More than half of the respondents said they spend less time with patients now than when they started their career, according to new study.

Helping others outside the work environment can often invigorate overworked physicians. Volunteering is a perfect way to do that.

Busy physicians must consciously choose how to spend their day, focusing on the things that really matter.

According to a recent survey most physicians rate the healthcare law favorably when it comes to increasing patient access, but not so for other metrics.

Don't believe all the bad press about Millennials. The reality is that they can bring a lot of value to your medical practice.

When you're running a practice, there are plenty of things that get in the way of a vacation. That's where a locum tenens physician comes in.

Sometimes the best answers come from peers who are in similar circumstances. Here are four FAQs about going locum tenens.

Nearly half of doctors say they've experienced burnout. If you find yourself in this unfortunate group the first step is to take some time off.

If you find yourself searching for more balance between your work and home life, try living like you're in a jazz quartet.

When I first started out, the toughest part of my job was explaining what locum tenens meant. Now I talk about the reasons why it is a great option.

Hiring a new physician is a big deal. If you make a bad choice, life can quickly become very difficult. Here are four red flags you shouldn't ignore.

Running a medical practice isn't just about caring for patients. As a physician leader you owe it to yourself to understand business principles.

If you find yourself reaching the breaking point, stop and consider locum tenens work. It may offer the flexibility and stress relief you are looking for.

Hiring a locum tenens physician can take the burden off physicians in your practice, and allow you to continue to see patients and bill for services.

If, as a physician, you want to have an impact on your online persona, embracing social media is a great first step. But be careful how much you share.

It's a small world and news about former employees travels fast. Remember, no one wants to hire a person who is not professional or who holds a grudge.

When you regularly ask staff members to share honest feedback, they'll know that you're listening and that you value their opinion.

Here's why workplace "culture" is so important, and how you can cultivate a great culture at your medical practice.