What is an Onsite Healthcare Facility?

Imagine yourself at work, you are beside yourself coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose relentlessly into hysterics. You feel a chill, some goose bumps, and a slight dizziness.  Your phone rings, it’s your primary care physician saying “Dennis, please come see me as soon as possible.”  You gather yourself, dreading the move out of your seat and you make your way down the hall into an adjoining office.  You are greeted by your primary...

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5 Great iPhone Apps for Medical Providers

With the release of Apple's  iPhone 5, we decided to do a roundup of some recommended iPhone apps for medical providers. Here are 5 great iPhone apps to try out: 1) English - Spanish Medical Dictionary by Word Magic Software (Paid - $5.99)   With translations for both English and Spanish, this is a great tool for medical travelers and those working with a Spanish speaking population of patients. It even detects misspellings and provides...

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The Benefits of Locum Tenens to Fight Physician Burnout

burn·out/ˈbərnˌout/: 1. Physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress.  In a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine nearly half of physicians suffer from at least one symptom of burnout. The study used the psychological measurement of the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) to test physician exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy. Some physicians are tired, worn out, cynical. The increasing uncertainty of the future...

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Test your Critical Thinking Skills: Tough Interview Questions

As recruiters, we are always looking for ways to ensure our placements are lasting hires. There's a lot we can do prior to an interview to make sure the candidate is qualified and has a strong interest in the job, but what are we doing during the interview to test their fit? Glassdoor.com recently collected data from over 80,000 job seekers to find the toughest companies for job interviewees. (Read the article: 25 Toughest Companies for Job Interviewees) The top companies subjected interviewees to brainteasers, timed tests, and skills assessments...

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Honesty Throughout the Recruitment Cycle

We’ve all heard the saying “honesty is the best policy”. It sounds so elementary but it’s actually profound. Throughout my 6 years of recruiting, I’ve found that if honesty isn’t obvious from start to finish within all aspects of the recruitment cycle, it’s likely to leave all parties involved unhappy and unsatisfied. I have found that honesty makes for long lasting and trusting relationships, builds respect and rapport, and ultimately leads to a smoother and faster business process from start to finish. I wanted to share a few honest tips that...

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What is your stance on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?

After the release of the Supreme Court’s decision last Thursday to uphold the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Americans clearly had mixed feelings about the new law. This decision was met with both excitement and disappointment nationwide. One week after the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling, one public opinion poll reported that 54% of American voters wanted the law repealed. MDLinx surveyed U.S. primary care physicians after the court ruling and found 64% of the physicians do not believe the Affordable Care Act will be able to achieve...

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Should You Use a Recruiting Firm to Help with State Licenses?

Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net As a locum tenens provider, having multiple state licenses can help you be more marketable for job opportunities. In obtaining multiple licenses, every state has different processes, timeframes and requirements so it may be beneficial to find a recruiting firm, such as Medestar, that will assist you with the process. Licensing and credentialing experts at recruiting firms typically provide services that include: -...

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