About to finish your residency? Here’s why increasing numbers of Gen Z and Millennial providers are choosing the locum tenens lifestyle – right out of residency.

Is it wise to start locum tenens assignments right after residency?

We think so. Here&rsquo;s why.

<h2>Why Gen Z and Millennial Providers Are Choosing the Locums Lifestyle</h2>


 Many physicians and advanced practice professionals have decided to build
 full-time careers through locum tenens. And it&rsquo;s not only seasoned
 providers; emerging physicians and APPs are also choosing the locums
 lifestyle. The locum tenens arrangement appeals to next-gen, emerging
 professionals who value freedom, independence, work-life balance and
 adventure.


<h2>Benefits of Locum Tenens Assignments After Residency</h2>


 We&rsquo;ll admit we&rsquo;re partial, but we interact with happy locums
 providers every day. The many benefits of the locum tenens lifestyle keep them
 returning for more. If you decide to start your career off by practicing as a
 locums provider, here are some benefits you&rsquo;ll enjoy:


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 You&rsquo;ll gain exposure to a variety of practice environments. If you&rsquo;re still uncertain where you fit within the vast world of
 healthcare, locums can be a great way to explore your options. You can take
 assignments in hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, private practices,
 clinics, nursing facilities, home health, telehealth, government health, and
 much more.
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 <li>
 You&rsquo;ll be able to work with different patient populations. Want to discover which type of patients you&rsquo;d prefer to see? Working
 on different locum tenens assignments can allow you to care for infants,
 children, young adults and seniors. You can also gain experience working
 with underserved patients in rural or urban areas, veterans through the VA
 or indigenous Americans through IHS.
 </li>
 <li>
 You&rsquo;ll have opportunities to learn from providers across the
 nation. Practicing alongside other providers in different facilities across the
 country can give you rich and varied experiences. You&rsquo;ll learn
 treatments and procedures you might not have had exposure to otherwise.
 It&rsquo;s a wonderful way to build your CV and bolster your expertise.
 </li>
 <li>
 You can enjoy less stress. Working as a locum tenens
 provider frees you from the administrative burdens and workplace politics of
 running a practice. You&rsquo;ll also be less likely to burn out because
 you&rsquo;ll enjoy plenty of variety with new locations, patients and
 colleagues.
 </li>
 <li>
 You can build a network. As a locums provider, you&rsquo;ll
 develop connections all over the nation. You&rsquo;ll begin to recognize
 more and more colleagues at conferences. And those connections will grow
 exponentially as you take more assignments.
 </li>
 <li>
 You can try out a position without having to make a permanent commitment. If you want to settle down somewhere but are hesitant to commit, locums is
 an excellent way to try out a location. If it&rsquo;s a fit, you can seek a
 permanent position, and if it&rsquo;s not, move on.
 </li>
 <li>
 You can enjoy autonomy. As a locum tenens provider,
 you&rsquo;ll have the freedom of being an independent contractor.
 You&rsquo;ll contract for a locum tenens agency and work at the facility,
 but technically, you&rsquo;ll still be self-employed.
 </li>
 <li>
 You&rsquo;ll enjoy work-life balance. You can choose
 assignments that work for you. You can partner with your locum tenens
 recruiter to find short-term or long-term assignments. You&rsquo;ll be able
 to pick assignments with work hours that fit your lifestyle.
 </li>
 <li>
 You&rsquo;ll get to pair work and leisure. You&rsquo;ll
 have the opportunity to see the country. You can explore different regions
 during your off-hours. Plus, you can bring along your loved one (or even a
 pet), so you can truly enjoy your downtime.
 </li>
 <li>
 You&rsquo;ll earn competitive pay. Locum tenens positions
 pay well, and providers who make a career out of locums make a good living.
 Working locums can help you pay off med school loans, save to buy a home,
 build a nest egg and even save to open up a practice.
 </li>
 <li>
 You&rsquo;ll have a team of experts on your side. When you
 find a trusted locums agency, you&rsquo;ll have a team of professionals
 dedicated to your success. They&rsquo;ll walk you through the entire process
 &ndash; job search, interview, vetting, credentialing and onboarding. They
 will make travel and housing arrangements for you. They&rsquo;ll also
 provide support while you&rsquo;re on assignment. And before your assignment
 ends, they&rsquo;ll help you line up the next one.
 </li>
</ol>

If the locums path sounds like the right career choice for you&hellip;


 <a href="https://www.crosscountrylocums.com/" target="_blank"
 >Connect with our team of experts
 </a>
 to get started on your locum tenens adventure today.

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