by MDSP Blog Admin | Jun 24, 2020 | Providers
Looking for an adventure? Need a change of scenery? Look no further! Find out which locums destinations offer you the ability to work and play in the USA. Here are some great summer fun travel locations for locum tenens.
South Carolina –
Top places to visit – Charleston, Morris Islands, Lee Falls, Myrtle Beach
Charleston is a port city founded in 1670 featuring historic cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and horse-drawn carriage rides. If you like shopping, food, museums, and walking along the water, Charleston is filled with boutiques, historical architecture, southern-inspired restaurants, and beaches within walking distance.
Tennessee –
Top places to visit – Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Franklin, Cookeville
If music is your thing, then Nashville or Memphis are epicenters for country, blues, soul, and rock ‘n’ roll lovers. Featuring the “Grand Ole Opry”, Country Music Hall of Fame, Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, Blues Hall of Fame, and Stax Museum of American Soul Music are great starters for any music fan. But if food really calls you, some of the best beer and barbeque joints are in Tennessee.
North Carolina
Top places to visit – Outer Banks, Greenville, Greensboro, Highlands, New Bern, Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh
From sprawling, beautiful beaches to historic cities tucked away in the Blue Ridge mountains opening to vast parks and romantic getaways, there’s no shortage of fun. Whether
Texas
Top places to visit – Galveston, Dallas, Austin, Shops at Legacy, San Antonio River Walk, Big Bend National Park, Wimberley, Fort Worth, Stock Yards
Dallas / Fort Worth / Austin –
With constant growth and opportunities in healthcare, as well as countless other perks like expansive parks, countless shopping venues, popular restaurants, outdoor activities, sporting events, and so much more Texas is a great destination for locums.
Galveston –
Situated on the Gulf of Mexico, Galveston Island spans 27 miles long, is no more than 3 miles wide, and features six historic districts with 19th-century buildings. Galveston has more than 30 miles of beaches, 14 museums, and 20 art galleries, and many shops making it a fun travel destination for travelers. On top of that, Galveston has been recognized worldwide for its medical and healthcare research. For more information go to: Galveston.com.
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by MDSP Blog Admin | Jun 19, 2020 | Providers
With physicians in high demand and opportunities abound, many residents want to find the right job to begin their new career. Some of their top concerns about finding their first job are:
- Earning a good income
- Educational debt
- Availability of free time
- Insufficient practice management knowledge
Because of this, final-year residents are choosing to do locums for their first job which addresses their top concerns.
In our recent blog 7 Benefits of Becoming a Locum Tenens Provider we listed some of the benefits of becoming a locum tenens provider. Some of those include:
- Access to better pay and can be a way to supplement your income while working a permanent job.
- Improved work/life balance and flexibility in your work schedule.
- Diverse work settings and opportunities to find out what you like or don’t like.
- The chance to travel to new places and meet new people.
In addition to these awesome benefits, final-year residents get access to various opportunities for mentorship as well. 38% of residents feel unprepared to face the business side of their practice. Locums offer residents the chance to explore different opportunities to work with different people and learn first-hand how different practices are run. It also allows residents to work with different staff, peers, and understand different office politics without committing to a permanent job.
MD Staff Pointe specializes in hospital-based locums and is a strong source for those looking for locums for their first job. Whether it is your first time or if you’re looking for a change we can help.
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by MDSP Blog Admin | Jun 12, 2020 | Providers
There are so many benefits of becoming a locum tenens provider. Whether you are a recent graduate, recently retired, or anyone in between, you can benefit greatly from locum opportunities. Read on to see why many providers are making the switch.
Better Fulfillment
Recent studies have shown that Locum Tenens physician can earn up to 50% more. This can be a great benefit to those looking to pay off student loans, retired physicians looking to earn some income while they slow down, or those simply wishing to supplement their current income.
Flexibility – Work/Life Balance
Locum Tenens physicians can choose to work as much or as little as they want to provide themselves the flexibility for their desired lifestyle all while preventing burnout.
New Work Settings
Locum Tenens physicians are exposed to various environments and hospital systems. This provides a plethora of new situations and opportunities to expand your career.
Personal Fulfillment
In addition to helping hospitals and communities that are in need of quality care, you will have opportunities to meet new people and patients.
Try Out Your New Career
For those who are just finishing their residencies and do not know what kind of work they want to do or where they want to live doing Locum Tenens can help you make better decisions.
The Chance to Travel to New Places
Locum Tenens work is available nationwide and provides access to those wishing to travel from the West Coast to the East Coast.
More Employment Opportunities
The Healthcare staffing industry and the need for locum tenens providers is on the rise. 90% of healthcare facilities use locum tenens providers and with an anticipated shortfall of 150,000 doctors in the next 10-15 years, the demand for coverage is only going to increase. This will open up even more opportunities nationwide to travel and explore. At MD Staff Pointe malpractice, travel, and credentialing are taken care of on your behalf! So why wait?
For current job and travel opportunities go to https://jobs.mdstaffpointe.com/
For more information about becoming a Locum Tenens provider with MD Staff Pointe go to https://www.mdstaffpointe.com/faqs/
Source: NALTO
by MDSP Blog Admin | Jun 3, 2020 | Employers, Providers
The month of June is National Migraine and Headache month recognizing the 10% of the population who are affected and the latest research and treatments recently developed. While there is no cure for migraines, scientists and neurologists continue to learn about this condition every day and so far more treatments and developments are being made. 
Migraine management with Yoga –
According to a study published in the May 6, 2020, adding yoga to your regularly prescribed migraine treatment may be better than medication alone. American Academy of Neurology stated that the study showed people improved in both the medication-only group as well as the yoga group, but the benefit was higher in the yoga group in all areas, including headache frequency, pain intensity, use of medications as well as how much migraine interfered with daily life.”
Targeted Treatments –
In 2018, the FDA approved three medications. Emgality, Aimovig, and Ajoby, that target a protein known as Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) that helps your body transmit and respond to pain signals. These medications interfere with this protein to reduce the number of days that people experience migraine symptoms.
New Medication –
Scientists have been developing another Triptan medication called Lasmiditan that binds to the serotonin receptor know as 5-HT1F that studies have shown may help to relieve migraine symptoms in people with heart disease.
Brain Stimulation –
Low-intensity electrical currents have been used to stimulate parts of the brain as an alternative treatment for reducing the intensity and frequency of migraine symptoms. Transcutaneous direct current stimulation (tDCS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) devices are available commercially and are noninvasive, painless, and quick to use to manage migraines.
Personalized treatments –
Each case is unique to the individual when it comes to selecting the right form of migraine treatment. Scientists are studying the underlying causes and mechanisms of migraines and their symptoms. They are looking to identify the different phases of migraines, the molecules and processes involved, and genetic testing to provide more successful treatment for those suffering.
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For more information on the latest Migraine treatments click here: Healthline
For more information on yoga and migraines click here
by MDSP Blog Admin | May 27, 2020 | Employers, Providers
As the nation and our economy begins to heal many people are walking towards better health. Countless stressors that bombard us daily have a detrimental effect on our minds and bodies. In response to this many have taken to walking to maintain their health physically, mentally, and emotionally during COVID-19. Whether people are with family, friends, or coworkers; in neighborhoods, parks, or at the office; there is always a good time for a walk. 
Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance. It can also reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and some cancers. Unlike some other forms of exercise, walking is free and doesn’t require any special equipment or training. A 2007 study of inactive women found that even a low level of exercise – around 75 minutes per week – improved their fitness levels significantly when compared to a non-exercising group.
Studies are finding that the stay home orders are affecting people’s mental health and walking can help. Antonia Malchik, author of A Walking Life: Reclaiming Our Health and Our Freedom One Step at a Time, noted in a recent essay, “Walking helps us remember what it feels like to be fully alive.” She noted that many studies link moderate regular exercise—and walking in particular—with improved mental health, including lower incidence of anxiety and depression.
With too many benefits to pass up, why not take a stroll for better health?
Source: LifeHacker – Walking Benefits
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by MDSP Blog Admin | May 20, 2020 | Employers, Providers
With U.S. travel reduced by 94% during the coronavirus pandemic, carriers have decreased their flying schedules to roughly 30% of normal this month. This means that the majority of planes are flying at near capacity. In response, the top three airlines, American, Delta, and United Airlines, encourage all passengers to wear face masks during travel to maintain health and safety.
To relieve worry, airline employees have been directed to encourage passengers & providers to wear face masks while traveling. Flight crew remind those flying to wear their face masks during the flight as much as possible to keep the public safe. Reuters quoted a United spokeswoman who said that any non-compliance by travelers would be addressed at the gate and that flight attendants had been counseled to use their “de-escalation skills” on the aircraft and to reseat any passengers as needed. “Once onboard and off the gate, the face-covering policy becomes more lenient. The flight attendant’s role is informational, not enforcement, with respect to the face-covering policy,” American told its pilots in a message.
This comes as a relief for the traveling physicians who are assisting the growing needs for nationwide hospital coverage during the coronavirus pandemic lean on the airlines to maintain public safety. The airline’s ‘encourage to comply’ policy is just one measure airlines are taking to make sure providers and passengers alike get to their destination safely.
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