Dear locums/PRN docs

[bougiecric]

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I get it. I've worked at multiple hospital before, and may do so again in the future. I don't begrudge you for the path you've chose.

That said, please don't frequently request shift swaps from the FT docs to accommodate your complicated schedule. Especially if you're trying to switch shifts to pick up bonuses at more lucrative sites. Part of the benefit in being FT is that I know my schedule, and it's not my responsibility to upend my life at the last minute to help you work at other places. If you want a more predictable schedule, you are welcome to work FT at our site.

I am going to continue to ignore or decline you're unreasonable trades. Sorry.

 

[RustedFox]

Our region (CMG) just made a ruling with the schedulers that "the local docs come first" in response to widespread outcry against the travelers getting what they want when they want it.

 

[Porfirio]

Why are you FT?

 

[Pinner Doc]

Our region (CMG) just made a ruling with the schedulers that "the local docs come first" in response to widespread outcry against the travelers getting what they want when they want it.

We would do that, but we’d never fill shifts. And so it goes.

 

[Porfirio]

I just don’t understand why people think “I will be full time for Team/SCP/Envision/pick your Physician Owned Group” when really you are full time at Me, LLC.

 

[EctopicFetus]

I just don’t understand why people think “I will be full time for Team/SCP/Envision/pick your Physician Owned Group” when really you are full time at Me, LLC.

IM full time for my group.. why wouldnt I be.. Also, as mentioned on here depending on the desperation the locums docs can get what they want. I have never worked locums but ill entertain discussion with the recruiters.. First I push the price, then I make the most absurd requests I can come up with. Some will just say.. No nights, no weekends etc. I tell them I am only interested in day shifts Monday - Thursday.

If the need for locums is low then they can fill what the Ft docs want. .if the need is enough they will push around the FT docs cause they know or think they can.

I also dont begrudge the guys asking you for a swap. I equally think it is fine to tell them no.

 

[hoot504]

Booooring.

Wouldn't it be more fun to talk about how garbage most of them are?

 

[EctopicFetus]

Booooring.

Wouldn't it be more fun to talk about how garbage most of them are?

Not gonna lie.. thats also true.. but thats a different question.

I do have a question. If the site you work at is so bad that it requires constant locums docs isnt that proof of need to pay more and if thats true then why dont the FT docs there demand more money.

Im not talking about a spot that once every 5 years needs some Locums doc for 3-6 months.

 

[alpinism]

You know the all of the reason(s).

Dr. (insert name) loves their current life as a resident of (insert home town) and does not want to leave because of (insert list of excuses) and therefore has to work at (insert malignant hospital) and will not upset leadership at (insert corporate group) and works for below average pay.