locum tenens

[patelakshar]

what is the point of it? do people actually just do locum tenens? what sort of stabillity would that provide? is malpractice insurance covered?

 

[flighterdoc]

Originally posted by patelakshar
what is the point of it? do people actually just do locum tenens? what sort of stabillity would that provide? is malpractice insurance covered?

Money (lots of it, around $1200 a shift for an EP)

Yes

None

Usually, unless you're a fool

Its a great way to travel around and visit different places. Its almost necessary to be BC/BE, and it requires the ability to travel around, but it's possible to stay in one location for 3-6 months at a time.

It's not for everyone, but it's an options;