HOW DO PROVIDERS AVOID BURNOUT BY WORKING LOCUM TENENS?

Welcome to the fourth installment of our National Locum Tenens Week series! As we celebrate the invaluable contributions of locum tenens providers across the nation, we delve into a topic that holds significant importance in the world of healthcare – preventing burnout. Today, we explore how working as a Locum Tenens Physician and APP has become a lifeline for many healthcare professionals, offering a respite from the challenges that can lead to exhaustion and frustration.

The Burnout Challenge

In the demanding landscape of healthcare, burnout is a real and pervasive concern. The pressures of long hours, administrative burdens, and the emotional toll of patient care can weigh heavily on Physicians, APPs, and other healthcare providers. However, our locum tenens community shines a light on an alternative path – one that sidesteps the pitfalls of burnout and leads to a healthier, more fulfilling professional journey.

Flexible Freedom

The flexibility inherent in locum tenens work is a key player in the battle against burnout. Traditional roles often come with rigid schedules and demanding commitments that can erode work-life balance and contribute to feelings of exhaustion. Our locum tenens providers, on the other hand, have the power to craft their own schedules. They can choose when to work, how much to work, and even take breaks when needed. This level of control over their time empowers them to avoid the fatigue and emotional strain that can lead to burnout.

Testimonials from Our Community of Physcians and APPs

“I took one month break with my family between my first & second locum jobs.”
“I was suffering from burnout from practicing clinical medicine. This job has enabled me to remain employed in the nonclinical setting which has cured my burnout as well as supplying great benefits.”
“I have been able to start over in a different environment and also not having on-call responsibilities has helped lower & combat burnout.”
“By having control of your time availability to work, this opportunity helps control burnout by the physician.”

These testimonials paint a vivid picture of how locum tenens work’s inherent flexibility acts as a safeguard against the exhaustion that can lead to burnout. With the power to dictate their own schedules, our providers can find the balance they need to thrive professionally and personally.

The Healing Power of Variety

Another notable aspect of locum tenens work is the opportunity for variety. By working in different settings, providers can refresh their perspectives and keep their experiences engaging. This variety prevents monotony and injects excitement into their careers, ultimately staving off the emotional exhaustion that burnout often brings.

The Path Forward

As we continue to celebrate National Locum Tenens Week, let’s recognize the profound impact that locum tenens work has on healthcare professionals’ lives. It’s a powerful tool for avoiding burnout and nurturing a more fulfilling career journey. The ability to take control of one’s schedule, explore diverse healthcare environments, and find renewed passion in patient care transforms locum tenens from a job into a lifeline.

Stay tuned as we unveil more insights and testimonials from the realm of locum tenens, and join us in applauding the providers who are reshaping the healthcare landscape through their dedication and innovation. Together, we can pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future for healthcare professionals across the nation.

“I am able to avoid burnout by working as much and as little as I want. There are no set hours.” -Physician

“I can easily slow down on the amount of days I work.” – Physician

“Because of schedule flexibility, burnout rate is lower.” – Physician

WHAT ARE OUR PROVIDERS SAYING ABOUT AVOIDING BURNOUT?

LET’S HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM OUR PHYSICIANS

“The flexible work schedule aligns with my primary schedule and prevents burnout.”

“Locum Tenens allows me to work less days per month and make the income to sustain my family.”

“If I was not a full time Locums, I would like have retired 5 years ago. I started Locums between internship and residency and then returned to Locums. I have been working for 35 years.”

“I am able to dictate my schedule and decide when and for how long I want to work. Once I start to get tired, I can always slow my schedule down.”

“I took one month break with my family between my first & second locum jobs.”

“I was suffering from burnout from practicing clinical medicine. This job has enabled me to remain employed in the nonclinical setting which has cured my burnout as well as supplying great benefits.”

“I have been able to start over in a different environment and also not having on-call responsibilities has helped lower & combat burnout.”

“By having control of your time availability to work, this opportunity helps control burnout by the physician.”

“Knowing that I have choices reduces the psychological pressure and makes me feel more comfortable. It helps my confidence.”

“I only work a few days to allow for balance (no weekends).”

“It allows me more free time and thus avoid burnout.”

“I can cut back on availability as I need to.”

“I can decide not to work for 1 week, 2 weeks, whatever to travel, pursue hobbies, etc.”

“Working only 2 weeks a month is as stress free as possible.”

“Providing a combination of decent working hours and allowing for leisure time. Little responsibility when not working.”

“I work when I want to not based on the whims of another scheduler.”

“I wanted elimination of 9-5 office, call, being overworked and overwhelmed.”

“Working based on your personal situations helps to avoid burnouts since providers can adjust the schedule based on their needs.”

“Ability to pick number of shifts and preferences.”

“I work 2 weeks a month and have the rest of the month to enjoy family and life.”

“Locum tenens provides the excitement of opportunity. There is hope for professional fulfillment in every job listing.”

“I am able to work into retirement and be productive without patient stress.”

“Working with a greatly reduced hourly weekly commitment as opposed to full time practice.”

“Helps me a lot with no weekends and no nights.”

“I wish that I had discovered locum work sooner! Though not ‘burned out’ with my medical practice, I must say that I have rediscovered joy in being a provider – especially in underserved aread where I feel needed and appreciated!”

“I have control of work load, schedule and setting.”

“One good treatment for burnout is to try something new, locums allows that.”

“LT has allowed me ample time to pursue quality time with family and friends.”

“It was so wonderful not to be in the same office all day. I had control of my schedule and this truly helped me avoid burnout in my Internal Medicine career.”

WHAT ARE OUR PROVIDERS SAYING ABOUT AVOIDING BURNOUT?

LET’S HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM OUR APPs

“Yes it is perfect. Because if you need a break you just take time off. If you need a change in work environment you just move on to another assignment. You can always have time for yourself to reguvinate.”

“Variety and adventure helps prevent burnout.”

“New places, new faces help prevent burnout.”

“The flexibility has allowed me to have more time with family and friends when I need it, leading to more satisfaction around my work-life balance.”

“Time off and away has been crucial.”

“Locum Tenens assignments are flexible in that you have the ability to choose the days you want to work ahead of schedule. This provides you with the opportunity and flexibility to explore your surroundings and relax during your time off, for a healthy work life balance.”

“Locums allows the flexibility to keep time off when burnout becomes a problem yet still work from time to time if needed.”

“Able to take breaks between assignments.”

“Having the ability to work just a few days a week and go home for an extended time period help to prevent burnout. Also, the avoidance of politics in the workplace that comes with a locum position is huge in avoiding burnout.”

“Healthy Work/Life balance is my primary goal in work assignments. I work where I want, when I want!”

“Traveling to different facilities and working with different entities and different. Patient populations kept the work interesting avoiding burn out.”

“Taking 2 weeks off between assignments has helped renew my personal and professional energy.”

“It provided the opportunity to work in a unit a few shifts a month but not have to be overly involved in the politics that often go along with working full time on a unit. It was very nice to come, work hard, and go!”

“They have allowed me to do either 3 or 4 day work weeks as well as having weekends off. I prefer a 3 day work week with 10-12 hour shifts.”

“By keeping the finances going I had opportunity to have down time and by doing some more diverse things that also prevented me from getting stale in my work skills.”

“Not being on call and not having to deal with office politics allowed me to once again enjoy what I do. The work/life balance and being in settings where the technology actually works was a bonus.”

“The change of pace in locums is refreshing and allows for avoiding burnout.”

“I could work only 9-10 months out of the year and still be financially stable.”

“With the opportunity to work when I want to work and for how frequently so to do, I have been able to decrease burnout.”

“If I get tired of one place I move on to the next assignment.”

“My every other week schedule, and the ability to provide high quality care without getting involved in staff politics is priceless.”

“Working different jobs and locations keeps you motivated and focused on your skills.”

“Allows for a change in routine.”

“Don’t have to deal with the politics that one has to when employed full time.”

“After an assignment in Denver, I took 3 months off to recover from the assignment and not get burned out. After that 3 months off I was back at it full force.”

“I felt in control of my own situation which helped avoid feeling overworked or over pressured.”