Today, many more groups and hospitals who are recruiting their next physician are open to a locum to permanent option as a solution. They only want to see candidates on a locum tenens basis who would consider a permanent offer.
We find so many great doctors who are willing to help out a facility in a bind, yet so many are too quick and say 'NO' 'I'm not in the market', not realizing they close the door of opportunity before they even get a glimpse of what's inside! You wouldn’t say no to an offer without even knowing what it is, right?
Don't let this type of scenario deter you from agreeing to help out! This is the perfect scenario to keep your options wide open and see whether the grass may be greener!!
Go ahead, try it, you just might like it! Go for a week of locum tenens assignment with an open mind. Let them fall in love with you. If you can actually see yourself and your family in the new community, the job is what you've always wanted, the people are great, not to mention-the new state of the art, top notch equipment is amazing... why not get the offer and then decide if it's for you and your family or not?
Ever go window-shopping?
You are not really thinking about anything in particular you want to purchase. Window-shopping is great. There is no pressure to shop for anything in particular; just looking- that's it! It's enjoyable and before you know it, you’re pleasantly surprised to find a treasure, which you wouldn’t have found if you had not gone out for the day!
Is it so bad to wiggle your toes in the water 1st, and then consider taking the full plunge? This is one way to get your feet wet before making any decisions.
Best-case scenario, this locum tenens to perm situation just may just land you that dream job. The concept of "dating" is appealing, adventurous, definitely mysterious and often spontaneous. Go for it !!!
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