The locums thread

[Locums??]

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Hey guys; I was hoping someone on the discussion board could help me out. I am new to locums work and recently took on a hospitalist locum job although I am a recent general card graduate. I wanted to know if anyone out there has done subspecialty locums and if the general pay rates are better/worse and if they are better than doing straight hospitalist medicine locums. (There doesn't seem to be any info online about what is a competitive rate; regions with better rates and rates for subspecialties vs. gen. medicine). Its kinda tough because i feel like these agencies are taking advantage of physicians (and me) in some cases. Any advice on locums in general, especially regarding negotiating a contract would be helpful.

Cardio is usually 8 hr shifts but pay a bit higher in rate, then you are on call. So working a hospitalist role, you will always get the 12 hr days. Its apples and oranges, you make a bit more with hospitalist work in general for locums, but if you are in a high demand area for Cardio, well then they will pay for it. Dont take any position that doesn't give at least $600.00 day to hold the pager. If you have to go back in, make sure they know you want 1.5 your hourly rate.