--- title: VISTA Voice | The VISTA Staffing Blog (2) description: VISTA is a leading provider of locum tenens physician staffing, advanced practice providers, and permanent physician search services. For over 30 years, we've helped place physicians and advanced practitioners in nearly every medical specialty within hospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, community-based practices, and government facilities. Let VISTA help you find your perfect work-life balance. (2) --- [![VISTA-logo-primary-tagline](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hs-fs/hubfs/VISTA-logo-primary-tagline.png?width=150&height=51&name=VISTA-logo-primary-tagline.png "VISTA-logo-primary-tagline")](https://www.vistastaff.com) # [VISTA Voice](https://blog.vistastaff.com) ## [Mandatory Vaccination Policies: What to Know and What to Do](https://blog.vistastaff.com/mandatory-vaccination-policies-what-to-know-and-what-to-do) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Sep 15, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-Manditory%20Vaccinations-Blog%20Featured%20image_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/mandatory-vaccination-policies-what-to-know-and-what-to-do) With the rise in COVID-19 variants, many healthcare systems are mandating that all employees comply with vaccination policies. However, staff members exposed to coronavirus patients pose too high a risk to other patients, fellow employees, themselves, and their families to keep a hospital fully functional, so administrators are making the difficult decision to call for a fully vaccinated staff. [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/mandatory-vaccination-policies-what-to-know-and-what-to-do) Topics: [Industry Updates](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/industry-updates), [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers) ## [Why Medical Providers Choose to Partner with VISTA](https://blog.vistastaff.com/why-medical-providers-choose-to-partner-with-vista) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Sep 1, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-Why%20VISTA-Blog%20Featured%20image_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/why-medical-providers-choose-to-partner-with-vista) When it comes to finding the perfect work-life balance, many physicians want more options. Career advancement, the desire to travel, potential burnout, and the need for flexibility can prompt doctors to look for new and exciting opportunities in their fields. Partnering with a locum tenens organization is a good solution for healthcare professionals who want to take their practice to a new level. [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/why-medical-providers-choose-to-partner-with-vista) Topics: [VISTA](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/vista), [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician), [Government](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/government) ## [10 Tips to Advance Your Medical Career](https://blog.vistastaff.com/10-tips-to-advance-your-medical-career) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Aug 25, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-10%20tips%20to%20advancing%20your%20career-featured%20image_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/10-tips-to-advance-your-medical-career) While a career in the medical field is undoubtedly rewarding, sometimes a job can become stagnant and unchallenging. When this happens, some type of career change may be in order. [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/10-tips-to-advance-your-medical-career) Topics: [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician) ## [6 Important Details to Review When Considering a Locum Tenens Assignment](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-important-details-to-review-when-considering-a-locum-tenens-assignment) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Aug 18, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-6%20things%20to%20look%20for%20when%20considering%20an%20assignement_Blog%20Featured%20image_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-important-details-to-review-when-considering-a-locum-tenens-assignment) When considering taking a locum tenens assignment, there are a few details you must know before making a final decision. The location is only one factor, and speaking to your locum tenens recruiter to gain insight into the other details can help ensure you are properly prepared. Here are the six most important details to review with your recruiter about a potential locum tenens assignment: [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-important-details-to-review-when-considering-a-locum-tenens-assignment) Topics: [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician), [Locum Tenens Government](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-government) ## [What to Expect When Working Locum Tenens](https://blog.vistastaff.com/what-to-expect-when-working-locum-tenens) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Aug 4, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-What%20to%20expect%20when%20working%20LT_Blog%20Featured%20image_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/what-to-expect-when-working-locum-tenens) A growing number of medical professionals are working locum tenens because of the many benefits it brings. Physicians choose locum tenens as a career path to travel to desirable destinations, give back to rural communities in need, and support our nation’s veterans by delivering excellent healthcare, to name a few. However, as [more professionals become interested in locum tenens](https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.doximity.com/press/2019TelemedicineAndLocumTenensOpportunitiesStudy.pdf) because of their advantages, it’s also important to know what to expect to determine if working locum tenens is right for you. [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/what-to-expect-when-working-locum-tenens) Topics: [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician), [Locum Tenens Work](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-work), [Locum Tenens Government](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-government) ## [Is Working Locum Tenens Right for Me?](https://blog.vistastaff.com/is-working-locum-tenens-right-for-me) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Jul 28, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-Is%20LT%20right%20for%20me_1280x720_featured%20image.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/is-working-locum-tenens-right-for-me) You love what you do for a job, but there are days when you wonder if you could be doing more. You're not necessarily looking for a career overhaul but wouldn't mind changing things up a bit. At this stage, a bit of travel would not be a bad thing. [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/is-working-locum-tenens-right-for-me) Topics: [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician), [Locum Tenens Work](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-work) ## [How to Create an Eye-Catching CV](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-to-create-an-eye-catching-cv) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Jul 14, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-How%20to%20create%20an%20eye%20catching%20cv_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-to-create-an-eye-catching-cv) If you're a clinician looking for your dream position at a healthcare system you can't wait to work for, you'll need to get noticed. So, how do you stand out among a sea of qualified applicants? One way is by creating a solid curriculum vitae (CV) about you and your experience. [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-to-create-an-eye-catching-cv) Topics: [Advanced Practice Providers](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/advanced-practice-providers), [Interview/Hiring Tips](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/interview-hiring-tips), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician) ## [6 Key Elements to Finding the Right Contingent Staffing Partner](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-key-elements-to-finding-the-right-contingent-staffing-partner) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Jun 30, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-6key%20elements%20to%20look%20for%20in%20a%20contingent%20staffing%20partner_1280x720.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-key-elements-to-finding-the-right-contingent-staffing-partner) When searching for the perfect assignment, choosing the right contingent staffing partner is essential. To make the best-educated decision, it's critical to know what to look for in the agency. Here are our suggestions on the top things to look for in the staffing partner:  [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/6-key-elements-to-finding-the-right-contingent-staffing-partner) Topics: [Licensing & Credentialing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/licensing-credentialing), [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician), [Locum Tenens Work](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-work), [Recruiting](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/recruiting) ## [The New Way to Travel: Work Locum Tenens](https://blog.vistastaff.com/the-new-way-to-travel-work-locum-tenens) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Jun 16, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/vv-new%20way%20to%20travel_1280x720_Featured%20Image.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/the-new-way-to-travel-work-locum-tenens) A growing number of healthcare employers seek locum tenens practitioners and clinicians to satisfy increasing demands amid staff shortages. Twenty-one percent of healthcare managers reported using locum tenens surgeons alone in 2019 compared to 10.8% in 2016. The numbers similarly increase for other positions such as internal medicine subspecialists and [anesthesiologists](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-anesthesiologists-are-changing-healthcare). [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/the-new-way-to-travel-work-locum-tenens) ## [How to Overcome COVID Fatigue](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-to-overcome-covid-fatigue) Posted by [VISTA Staffing](https://blog.vistastaff.com/author/vista-staffing) on Jun 2, 2021 9:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.vistastaff.com/hubfs/Blog_Images/VV-COVID-fatique_w_logo_1280x720%20copy.jpg) ](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-to-overcome-covid-fatigue) In [January 2020](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cdcresponse/index.html), the CDC launched an agency-wide response to the COVID-19 virus. Since that time, over [32 million cases ](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html)in the U.S. alone have resulted in well over half a million deaths to date. This has put tremendous strain on healthcare workers throughout the country.  [Read More**](https://blog.vistastaff.com/how-to-overcome-covid-fatigue) Topics: [Physicians](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/physicians), [Locum Tenens Clinician](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-clinician), [Locum Tenens Government](https://blog.vistastaff.com/topic/locum-tenens-government) [Previous](https://blog.vistastaff.com/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.vistastaff.com/all) [Next](https://blog.vistastaff.com/page/3)   **Want to read more? Click [here](https://blog.vistastaff.com/archive) for even more industry updates.** **Welcome to our Blog!** **About VISTA Staffing Solutions** VISTA Staffing Solutions has over thirty years of experience providing award-winning customer service to clients and providers alike. Headquartered in Salt Lake City with additional offices in Atlanta and Houston, and employs approximately 1,000 people between corporate staff and field clinicians and contracts with over 2,500 physicians across 60+ specialties and subspecialties. VISTA helps U.S. hospitals, medical practices, and government agencies optimize their physician staffing, ensure quality and continuity of care for patients, and maintain financial stability. 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