Globalization—notwithstanding Starbucks and The Gap and Abercrombie and Fitch—has a positive side. It has made travel simpler and much less intimidating. Find baggage claim at SUX and you can find it at LAX. Return a rental car at SeaTac and you can return one at Miami International. Learn to navigate your home airport and you can pretty much make it through any airport in the world.
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Topics: Stories From VISTA Physicians
On May 26th we lost a dear friend, Carl Unsicker, MD, a VISTA Staffing Solutions medical director since our founding in 1990. Carl was 68 and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon. Our hearts go out to his wife, Linda, and their children and grandchildren.
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Forget travel, forget rental cars, forget apartment keys under the mat at midnight…Getting licenses in new states can actually be one of the most challenging aspects of locum tenens practice—or medical practice in general for that matter. But there is a glimmer of “standardize this process for the betterment of humankind” hope on the horizon.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
Just a little story as I prepare for a three-week Indian Health Service locum tenens assignment in Tsaile, Arizona, near Canyon de Chelly: The first time I hiked in Canyon de Chelly, seven years ago, our group found a little border collie dog near death under a tractor down in the canyon.
Topics: Stories From VISTA Physicians
Whether you are just completing your training, considering locum tenens work, or ready to interview for permanent jobs, it makes sense to gather and keep copies of the following documents in a secure, accessible place. You will need them to receive privileges in just about any new position and to apply for new state licenses. And should you venture into the fast-paced world of locum tenens, you will want to have them on hand (with copies in our files) when the assignment of your dreams comes along.
Topics: Licensing & Credentialing
Even though physicians from just about every medical specialty can work on a locum tenens basis, we have a soft spot for primary care at VISTA. Why? Because that’s where it all began. The locum tenens industry in the US grew out of the need for support and backup coverage for primary care physicians in rural areas.
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I just completed a very positive locum tenens assignment with VISTA and—because it offers a bit of a twist on the standard—I wanted to share it.
Topics: Stories From VISTA Physicians
It’s true, in the early days some people thought doctors who worked as locum tenens might be snake-oil salesmen. They questioned our ability to get and hold good jobs and refused to introduce us to their sisters. They said, “What? You’re Dr. Terry Cloth and you’re calling about local tennis?!”
Topics: Stories From VISTA Physicians
I have the great pleasure of serving on the board of IVUmed, an organization committed to making quality urological care available to people worldwide. This amazing corps of physicians, nurses, and other assorted volunteers provide medical and surgical education to physicians and nurses, and treatment to thousands of suffering children and adults through outreach programs and surgical workshops.
Topics: Locum Tenens Clinician
TSA has instituted a new Secure Flight Program that affects all air travelers. When making reservations, the following information must be provided for each passenger:
- Full name as it appears on government-issued I. D. approved for traveling
- Full date of birth
- Gender
VISTA will be required to provide this information when arranging travel for you. In addition, if you use a redress number (to prevent misidentifications through the Department of Homeland Security Watch List) we can provide it to the airline for you when we make your reservations. Questions?Just ask a member of our Travel Team next time you book travel to a locum tenens, extended placement, or international locums assignment.
Topics: Stories From VISTA Physicians
