Still, government data show 273,000 temp jobs were lost during the past six months. During slow times, she watches the bay's seals and hopes for a dolphin. More younger physicians explore temporary work. Traditionally, locum tenens physicians, who work on a temporary basis, are older doctors. Numbers are hard to come by, but younger physicians are expressing more interest, says Carl Unsicker, a medical director for Vista Staffing Solutions Inc. in Salt Lake City.
Younger locums look for time off and experience before settling down.
A few, like Cheng-Chieh Chuang, of Providence, R.I., have outside interests and don't plan on permanent work. Instead of text, it consists of a graphic of a watchful, blinking eye. Inc. All Rights Reserved. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy .