The Locumstory Podcast

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At Locumstory we share the stories of locums. What's a locum? Locum tenens are physicians, PAs, and NPs that work temporary jobs around the country and the world. These unique healthcare providers choose to work this way for a variety of reasons, from flexibility and work-life balance, to making extra money and traveling. Each has a unique story to share. Learn more at locumstory.com.

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Ep. 35: Locums Lately: Making the most of each assignment with the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board

May 21 2024 25 mins  
Dr. Rip Patel, Dr. Marye McCroskey, and Dr. Trevor Cabrera are locums experts, but they also know how to find fun and adventure while on assignment. Whether it is discovering a local gem, enjoying the outdoors, or just finding ways to connect with their patients and learn about the community they serve, these doctors believe in making the most out of each and every job.

Ep. 34: Being a W-2 employee versus a 1099 contractor, and what physicians should consider when building their personal wealth with Dr. Lance Holton, Real Asset Investing Team

May 03 2024 19 mins  
These days there are so many options outside of practicing medicine to help physicians build their own wealth. That is why Dr. Lance Holton helped start the company, Real Asset Investing Team, which is dedicated to helping people find investments and financial opportunities that work for their lifestyles. Dr. Holton draws from his own experience as a practicing anesthesiologist and

Ep. 33: Working with multiple locums agencies, keeping your licenses active, and travel hacking along the way with NP Alisa Hearron

Apr 19 2024 16 mins  
Nurse practitioner Alisa Hearron loves to travel! She loves traveling as a locums NP and traveling for enjoyment with her family. A lot goes into keeping all of her 14 state licenses active, and finding assignments that work for her schedule. However by working with several agencies at a time and finding ways to earn hotel points and airline miles, Alisa has been able to hack trave

Ep. 32: Spending income wisely to find financial freedom before and after retirement with Dr. Cory Fawcett—Financial Success MD

Apr 05 2024 41 mins  
Dr. Cory Fawcett wants physicians to have a good life, like the one he has. In medical school, Dr. Fawcett drew up plans to retire by the age of 50. Other professionals told him that it wasn't possible, but he did it anyway. Now, Dr. Fawcett is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences with other physicians to help them find success and financial satisfaction in their

Ep. 31: Always looking forward to the next adventure and constantly growing as a full-time locums physician with Dr. Genevieve Jacobs, The Locum Lady

Mar 22 2024 26 mins  
Dr. Genevieve Jacobs has always had a thirst for adventure, so when she heard about locums as a career path for physicians she knew she had to learn more. After gathering insights from other physicians, both good and bad, she was able to form her own opinion of locums and build a career that works for her. Since finishing her residency she has travelled the country, experiencing di

Ep. 30: Following creative passions and pursuits while still practicing medicine with Dr. Gregory Charlop

Mar 06 2024 31 mins  
"If you take a leap to try something new, what's the worst that could happen?" That's what anesthesiologist Dr. Gregory Charlop has to say to physicians looking for ways to switch up their career, and he knows what he is talking about. Dr. Charlop is an accomplished author, public speaker, and practicing locum tenens physician. By following his own advice, Dr. Ch

Ep. 29: How to successfully negotiate a contract for the job you deserve with Dr. Linda Street, Simply Street MD

Feb 21 2024 36 mins  
How to negotiate a contract isn't a skill that is usually taught in medical school, but it is crucial that physicians learn to negotiate in order to have a successful and fulfilling career. On this episode of the podcast, we talked with Dr. Linda Street about the ins and outs of contract negotiation for physicians. Dr. Street is a board-certified Maternal and Fetal Medicine

Ep. 28: Using locums to enjoy work-life balance and traveling in semi-retirement with Dr. Ronald Stiller

Feb 12 2024 11 mins  
After 30+ years working as a critical care physician, Dr. Ronald Stiller transitioned into locums work as a way to slow down into semi-retirement and be able to spend more time with his daughter. Now, his flexible locums schedule allows him to continue practicing medicine while also being able to travel and sightsee with his partner, whom he met while on a locums assignment.

Ep. 27: Starting a side gig and prioritizing your health as a full-time physician with Dr. Chrissy, Whole Body Optimism

Jan 25 2024 46 mins  
When trauma surgeon Dr. Chrissy Guidry took an audit of her life, she discovered what is important to her personally and professionally. She learned that to provide excellent care for her patients, she needed to focus on her own health and prioritize personal goals. In this episode, Dr. Chrissy talks with Locumstory podcast guest host Dr. Aboukar about how this realization led her

Ep. 26 : Becoming the master of your schedule and providing quality care with locum tenens general surgeon Dr. William Barrett

Jan 11 2024 24 mins  
Dr. Barrett made the switch to full-time locums six years ago, and he isn't looking back. Locums allows him time to develop his many hobbies and gives him the time off needed to schedule medical missions around the world, without diminishing his skills and abilities as a general surgeon. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a locums surgeon, and how controlling yo