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This OB was on call 300 days in 1 year! #368
This OB was on call 300 days in 1 year! #368
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jul 10, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Considering going from a traditional W2 employee to a locum tenens gig? In this episode, we’re dishing the ins and outs of what it’s like to be a locums doctor - both the good and the bad. In this episode:[02:10] Logistics of pursuing locum tenens vs. W2 employment [04:14] Dr. Nii’s experience working as a locum tenens doctor [12:09] Cons of locum tenens work [15:29] Dr. Derrick’s transition from traditional OB Doc to Locum Tenens OB Doc [16:25] When Dr. Barnes made decided to make the transition [17:05] What Dr. Derrick wanted that traditional employment didn’t have [17:58] How Dr. Derrick dealt with being the only OB doctor in his community [21:00] Dr. Derrick’s journey to becoming a doctor [22:10] The timeframe from traditional doc to locum tenens doc [24:43] The process of becoming a locum tenens doctor [27:02] Timeline of interview process to accepting a locum tenens gig [27:27] Short or long term assignments - which is best?[28:50] Who foots the bill for travel assignments? [31:07] How far in advance Dr. Derrick knows his assignments [33:14] Benefits of locums to hospitals and patients [35:30] What an OB hospitalist is and the difference between employment and locums [39:46] Dealing with health insurance as a locum tenens [41:41] Dealing with retirement and savings as a locum tenens[43:28] How Dr. Derrick manages working at multiple hospitals [46:19] Dr. Derrick’s final words of advice for anyone considering locums▶️ WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBEThis episode is sponsored by Locumstory. Learn how locum tenens helps doctors make more and have the lifestyle they deserve!. Check them out HERE!Connect with Dr. Derrick: WebsiteInstagram Join our community:Text word PODCAST to 833-230-2860Twitter: @drniidarkoInstagram: @docsoutsidetheboxEmail: team@drniidarko.comPodcasting Course: www.docswhopodcast.comMerch: https://docs-outside-the-box.creator-spring.comOur podcast equipment:Sony ZV E-10: https://amzn.to/3oXXtvVDummy Battery for ZV E-10: https://amzn.to/3J6ycGrNeewer Tripod: https://amzn.to/42FJ0T3DJI Wireless Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/43BDaU5Shure SM7B Mic: https://amzn.to/3CJFZqtCloudLifter for Shure SM7B: https://amzn.to/3oUWfl8Pocket RGB Camera Light: https://amzn.to/43C5iWWXLR Cable: https://amzn.to/3X0NPVTGVM 100W Video Light: https://amzn.to/3JaIA03Samson Q2U Mic: https://amzn.to/3CpyPqX
Released:
Jul 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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001 – When the going gets tough… MOVE! Intro to Podcast & Dr. Carmen Brown: I’m Dr. Nii Darko and welcome to the first ever episode of Docs Outside the Box podcast! I have finally launched and I’m not looking back! Are you a doctor who feels trapped by the notion that having a traditional clinical practice is the only end poi by Docs Outside The Box