Working in medicine is unique in that the title of “physician” means many different things.
Some physicians work around-the-clock shifts in hospital emergency departments. Other physicians operate private practices and focus on primary care or preventative medicine. Some deliver babies, some treat cancer patients, and some perform invasive neuro or cardiac surgeries.
Yet, no matter what type of specialty you’re in, all physicians share one thing in common:
The ability to perform their work anywhere in the world.
Tech experts might be most in-demand in Silicon Valley. Professional actors are more sought after in LA than in Idaho. On the other side of the coin, physicians can work in any and every major city, small town, and rural part of the world.
The vast majority of physicians work full-time jobs in or near the city in which they live. But a growing number of U.S. physicians, approximately 40,000, choose to work locum tenens positions.
Working as a locum tenens physician has many benefits, but before you give up your job search or quit your full-time gig, there’s something you should consider:
What types of insurance will you need?
If you’re considering working locum tenens, here are the top five types of locum tenens insurance coverage you will need.
