Hayes Locums Blog

With locum tenens, you don’t have to choose between your love of medicine and life’s other priorities. Take Surgical PA Jackie Tank: she had a dream of traveling the world, before parenthood and the need to earn a living put those dreams on hold. But with locums, she has the flexibility to do both. Now, […]

In honor of Women in Medicine Month, we’re highlighting some of the  women physicians and APPs we have the privilege to partner with.  We asked them about the careers they’ve forged, the benefits of locums,  and the impact they have on patients and other healthcare providers. Here are some of the things they shared: Tackling […]

After their kids went off to college, ophthalmologists Dr. Stephanie Goei and Dr. Julian Nussbaum started a new phase of their life and career together through locums—using travel assignments to rediscover new places, strengthen their partnership, and find purpose in serving diverse communities. Here are some of the benefits Dr. Goei and Dr. Nussbaum discovered […]

For physicians who crave more independence, locums is a great way to build a career that works for you, without sacrificing your lifestyle or passion for medicine. Dr. Robert Miller is a great example; when the pandemic brought unexpected changes to his hospital’s leadership, starting a career in locums allowed him to care for patients […]

Locums can be more than a career option: it can be a pathway to both professional fulfillment and work-life balance. Dr. Stephanie Goei and Dr. Julian Nussbaum are a great example. After 25 years in academic medicine, they discovered that locums work could offer something unexpected: the flexibility to continue doing what they love—teaching and […]

Physicians at any career stage can use locum tenens to reclaim control over their practice environment and find more flexibility. Gastroenterologist Dr. Mark Kocab is a great example: after spending 25 years in a thriving practice, he transitioned to locum tenens after his practice shifted to a private equity ownership model. Through locum tenens work, […]

Locums doesn’t have to be a full-time commitment. Physicians can use part-time locums to expand their clinical experience beyond the scope of their full-time practice.  Dr. Mary Arbuthnot, who balances locums with her full-time career as a military pediatric surgeon, is a shining example. Her thoughtful approach to locums shows how providers can use locum […]

September marks Women in Medicine Month, and we’re celebrating the women of Hayes Locums—the paths they have carved out for themselves as women in medicine, the pride they take in their work, and the incredible impact they’ve had on the communities in which they work. We’re sharing the experiences of women physicians and APPs in […]

Locum tenens can offer opportunities for CRNAs to earn a great income while having more control over their schedules. We sat down with CRNA Rebecca Van Leeuwen to get an inside look at how locum tenens has improved her work-life balance, and what the CRNA locums experience looks like. What led you to become a […]

As a hospital neurologist, Dr. Erica Tauck struggled with balancing her work and home lives. Through locum tenens, she discovered a career path that allows her to be fully present as both a mother and a physician. What drew you to neurology? I actually matched into a different specialty at first. During medical school, neurology […]