| The nice thing about different locum tenens hospitalist | | | | Even though the hours might be longer, the advantage |
| jobs is it provides many doctors the ability to see the | | | | of getting multiple days off in a row can work to your |
| world. There are places on the east cost and west | | | | benefit. |
| coast and a lot in the middle. If you enjoy traveling, then | | | | The other nice thing about taking a hospitalist position is |
| this the position for you. | | | | you don't have to be on call. There is no need to carry |
| The jobs are usually temporary, which is ideal if you | | | | a pager. Some places require you to work in the |
| enjoy experiencing different places. Some doctors do | | | | intensive care unit. This means you need certain |
| it more often than others, as they fit it in between | | | | certifications like advanced cardiac life support. It all |
| other jobs or work at their own practice. Others take | | | | depends upon the hospital and what they are needing. |
| a hospitalist position one after the other. The other nice | | | | The advantage of deciding between a variety of |
| thing is wherever you are, everything is coordinated. | | | | hospitalist jobs from a service is the compensation is |
| This includes travel, housing and transportation. | | | | competitive. The pay range varies but most find it to |
| Most hospitalist jobs require the physician to cover a | | | | be extremely satisfactory. Some places offer benefits. |
| Sunday through Saturday shift. Some have a doctor | | | | Physicians also receive professional liability insurance |
| take the night shift or day shift, but it often depends on | | | | and are paid licensure in whatever state they choose |
| the need at the hospital. Once you have worked | | | | to work. This job is ideal if you enjoy traveling and |
| seven days, you would get the next seven days off. | | | | taking care of people. |