All posts by Sheldon Wood

For many physicians, becoming a locum is an attractive option because of the flexible work schedule and the potential to earn higher pay than in a traditional physician role. However, it’s important to understand that not all locum positions offer the same level of compensation. Here are a few tips for maximizing your earnings as […]

Treating patients with respect is essential for providing high-quality healthcare. It can improve patient satisfaction and trust, as well as contribute to better health outcomes. Here are some tips for treating patients with respect: Greet patients warmly: A friendly greeting can go a long way in making patients feel welcome and valued. Make sure to […]

Here are some helpful tips for running an efficient medical office: Implement electronic medical records (EMR) and practice management software: These systems can help streamline the process of scheduling appointments, documenting patient visits, and managing billing and insurance. EMRs can also help improve patient care by providing quick and easy access to patient medical history […]

If you work in the healthcare industry, you may have heard the term “locum” before. But what exactly are locums and why are they important? A locum is a healthcare professional who works on a temporary basis to cover absences or vacancies in a medical facility. This could include doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. […]

Starting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. If you are starting a new job in a medical office, there are likely to be even more challenges to overcome. Here are five tips for adjusting to a new medical office: Get to know your colleagues: Building relationships with your coworkers […]

Opportunities can range from a few days to several months. If you decide you don’t like working at that clinic or hospital, you can move on without any regrets.

Explore office policies, procedures, efficiencies.  Our peers can be a great source of medical information.  A locum can be a good experience for the new grad as well as physicians nearing the end of your career.  You can see how other physicians handled a difficult clinical scenarios. By working in different clinic settings, you can […]

You have more control over working hours and the type of work you do.  Work as much or as little as you want.  You can pick your environments as you wish – only working in the spaces that you want. Limited long obligations allow you to work the time periods that fit your schedule.  If […]