| If you are in need of a break from your medical | | | | ideal for a variety of reasons. |
| practice, then consider different hospitalist jobs around | | | | Most hospitals require board certifications or doctors |
| the country. These would be ideal if a sabbatical is | | | | who are eligible for IM or have FP experience. |
| needed from your current work or if you are in | | | | Depending on the hospital, it will be necessary to know |
| between positions. Generally, the need for a locum | | | | electronic medical records. Other requirements are |
| tenens physician is for a limited time. It can range from | | | | having advanced cardiac life support training. |
| a month to six months. Others may need a hospitalist | | | | The nice thing about these positions is compensation is |
| for a year. This is one reason why many doctors like | | | | very competitive. While base pay may not increase |
| these positions. | | | | very fast, there is usually extra incentives. Plus, |
| The nice thing about hospitalist jobs is you can look for | | | | everything is arranged and taken care of in regards to |
| one that fits your needs. Maybe there is an area you | | | | travel, housing, and transportation. Doctors are covered |
| would like to visit, but wouldn't mind combining work | | | | under malpractice insurance and licensures are paid for |
| with pleasure. These positions have a lot of flexibility, | | | | in the state the position is located. |
| even though each hospital has slightly different | | | | Hospitalist jobs aren't for everyone. Some prefer to |
| requirements. Some places have you work five days | | | | stay in one place for a significant amount of time. |
| in a row, while others require seven days. Whatever | | | | However, if you enjoy traveling, variety, and are willing |
| you are scheduled, time off is usually multiple days in a | | | | to be flexible, these positions are ideal. |
| row. Most give seven days off. This makes a position | | | | |