Stemming from the Latin word for “place holder”, a Locum Doctor fills temporary medical positions available across the world – so what are the career perks?
Stemming from the Latin word for “place holder”, a Locum Doctor fills temporary medical positions available across the world – so what are the career perks?
Five Benefits Of Becoming A Locum Doctor
It comes as no real surprise to see that the practice of becoming a locum doctor is on the rise. With increased flexibility and opportunities available, what are some of the key benefits of considering this option as a short (or long) term career path?
Flexibility – The most obvious benefit associated with being a locum doctor is that it allows greater flexibility in both your personal and work life. Doctors can have much more control over working hours and the type of work they wish to do, including the length of an employment contract. A part of the appeal is having a say in both when, where and how you work.
Travel – If your inner travel bone has been itching, a career as a locum doctor provides the opportunity to work and travel – particularly if you have just finished the long and arduous study journey in becoming a doctor. Pre-pandemic, doctors could venture off overseas as a locum practitioner as well as exploring the many states of the Land Down Under.
Gain Experience – While general practitioners have to perform administrative responsibilities, locum doctors are often brought in for specific responsibilities. Their time is often spent “on the floor” – meaning more working directly with patients, as opposed to behind a desk. It’s not uncommon to be working in an inner city hospital one day, and a country practice the next.
Earnings Potential – If you’re struggling to pay off student medical debt or build up your bank account, part-time locum work can provide the extra income you’re looking for as it often pays better than a more traditional, full time salaried position. Locums working in emergency, general surgery and after hours services usually attract a higher pay rate.
Job Satisfaction – On a more personal note, locum doctors have the opportunity to meet a wide variety of new people from all walks of life, grow their professional contacts, and work with a wide range of patients. The field experience builds a strong CV and allows them to “try before they buy” in terms of location, but also aids in delivering a sense of personal fulfillment.
Are You Interested In Becoming A Locum Doctor?
House Call Doctor are a team of medical practitioners who specialise in optimal at home health care, and provide after hours access to doctors across Queensland. As a wholly Australian owned and managed medical service, House Call Doctor cares about providing access to the very best medical care to people when they need it most, when their regular GP is closed.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of making your career count, why not register your interest with us to become a locum doctor and build the work life balance that you’ve always envisioned for yourself.
Becoming a doctor in Australia is a long and strenuous process, and certainly not for the fainthearted. To pursue a career in medicine, candidates need to finish Year 12 and graduate from a Bachelor’s Degree, which usually takes four years. From there, one then needs to complete a four year postgraduate medical program, before completing a year long internship in order to become fully registered – or almost a decade of study.
Five Benefits Of Becoming A Locum Doctor
It comes as no real surprise to see that the practice of becoming a locum doctor is on the rise. With increased flexibility and opportunities available, what are some of the key benefits of considering this option as a short (or long) term career path?
Flexibility – The most obvious benefit associated with being a locum doctor is that it allows greater flexibility in both your personal and work life. Doctors can have much more control over working hours and the type of work they wish to do, including the length of an employment contract. A part of the appeal is having a say in both when, where and how you work.
Travel – If your inner travel bone has been itching, a career as a locum doctor provides the opportunity to work and travel – particularly if you have just finished the long and arduous study journey in becoming a doctor. Pre-pandemic, doctors could venture off overseas as a locum practitioner as well as exploring the many states of the Land Down Under.
Gain Experienc – While general practitioners have to perform administrative responsibilities, locum doctors are often brought in for specific responsibilities. Their time is often spent “on the floor” – meaning more working directly with patients, as opposed to behind a desk. It’s not uncommon to be working in an inner city hospital one day, and a country practice the next.
Earnings Potential – If you’re struggling to pay off student medical debt or build up your bank account, part-time locum work can provide the extra income you’re looking for as it often pays better than a more traditional, full time salaried position. Locums working in emergency, general surgery and after hours services usually attract a higher pay rate.
Job Satisfaction – On a more personal note, locum doctors have the opportunity to meet a wide variety of new people from all walks of life, grow their professional contacts, and work with a wide range of patients. The field experience builds a strong CV and allows them to “try before they buy” in terms of location, but also aids in delivering a sense of personal fulfillment.
Are You Interested In Becoming A Locum Doctor?
House Call Doctor are a team of medical practitioners who specialise in optimal at home health care, and provide after hours access to doctors across Queensland and New South Wales. As a wholly Australian owned and managed medical service, House Call Doctor cares about providing access to the very best medical care to people when they need it most.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of making your career count, why not register your interest with us to become a locum doctor and build the work life balance that you’ve always envisioned for yourself.
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