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LocumLife Editorial Advisory Boards OVERCOMING CHALLENGES While the positive experiences are satisfying, challenges do present themselves occasionally. “I was on 24-hour OB call duty in an extremely busy group practice,” says Dr. Waszak. “It was so busy, in fact, that I suggested they change to 12-hour shifts as fatigue was becoming a real problem and could have affected patient safety.” What should providers do if faced with this situation? “If things become too much for you to handle, you must admit this right away,” emphasizes Dr. Waszak. “Contact your locum tenens firm so representatives can provide feedback to the medical facility. If you are uncomfortable with the safety of your caseload, decline further engagements at that location. This is rare, but it does happen.” Loneliness is another factor to consider when you are far from home. “Keeping busy is a good antidote,” admits Dr. Waszak. “I quickly search out the local community tennis group. Each community has its unique characteristics, which is one of the things that makes locum tenens so interesting and enjoyable. I usually find a few good restaurants where I can take my meals and read.” Digital photography, video production, and attending concerts also fill his time when he is not caring for patients. Although Dr. Waszak generally travels alone, he and his wife, a full-time attorney, will occasionally turn his engagements into weekend getaways. “We go out to dinner together while she is here. It is a nice break for her and I enjoy the company.” A REWARDING EXPERIENCE The benefits of locum tenens are numerous, notes Dr. Waszak, no matter what stage you are in your career. “It is a great option for those starting out who want to gain experience. For physicians in practice, locum tenens provides a way to augment their income. Moreover, senior physicians like me who are winding down their practices can continue to earn an income as independent contractors without the hassles. I would recommend locum tenens practice to almost anyone in my profession.” Dr. Waszak plans to continue accepting locum tenens opportunities part-time, and he heartily encourages his colleagues to give locum tenens a try. “You will be doing work you have already done for years and are well trained to do. Most people are friendly and will go out of their way to help you, which makes it much easier than you think. They are usually grateful to have you on site and, therefore, motivated to treat you well. All you have to do is reciprocate by showing your colleagues, staff, and patients the same consideration, and you will have a very rewarding experience.” LL Amy Sutton is a freelance writer based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. www.LocumLife.com In their roles, EAB members communicate with our editorial staff as schedules permit, submitting story ideas and/or manuscripts, offering perspectives on a variety of topics, and agreeing to be interviewed for articles. By discussing issues or ideas with our staff, they assist LocumLife in creating a base of knowledge, experience, and insight for deﬁning and developing editorial content. PHYSICIANS Stephen M. Blatt, MD Linde Healthcare Mark J. Bolton, MD, MPH, MBA Weatherby Locums Dale Brandt, DO Delta Locum Tenens Greg Butler, MD Global Medical Stafﬁng, Ltd. Lynn Carlton, MD TeneCore, LLC Deborah Castine, MD Solvere, Inc. John Dusay, MD Registry of Physician Specialists Mary Gursal, DO Harris Medical Associates Ledro Justice, MD LocumTenens.com Herbert H. Keyser, MD Staff Care, Inc. Therus Kolff, MD, MPH Chairman of the Board, VISTA Stafﬁng Solutions Executive Board Member, Life Science Partner, Inc. John R. Langley, MD Jackson & Coker Frank Miller, MD VIERO Health Professionals Carlos Moreno, MD National Anesthesia Services Richard Noster, MD Easter Anesthesia Stafﬁng, Inc. William O’Brien, MD Catalina Medical Recruiters Sharron O’Day, DO Whitaker Medical, Ltd. Frank J. Panettiere, MD Medical Doctor Associates, Inc. Armand Rigaux, MD National Healthcare Alliance Christopher Robinson, MD Independent Physician Consultant J. Arthur Saus, MD D&Y Ken Teufel, MD Interim Physicians, Inc. William Yeaton, MD CompHealth STAFFING INDUSTRY Christa Bartik Division Manager Interim Physicians, Inc. Atlanta, GA Susie Brown Chief Operating Ofﬁcer D&Y Huntsville, AL Tony M. Brown President Prime Staff Advanced Medical Divisions Houston, TX Joseph Brunson Managing Partner Rhino Medical Services Arlington, TX Daniel Burg President Locum Medical Group Cleveland, OH Joseph Caldwell President Staff Care, Inc. Irving, TX Sherri Carlton, CTS-PRC Executive Vice President Delta Locum Tenens Dallas, TX Melinda Chapman, CTS Vice President of Physician Services Millenia Physician Placement, LLC Houston, TX Patrick Donovan President Linde Healthcare St. Louis, MO Timothy P. Hand Chief Executive Ofﬁcer TeneCore, LLC St. Louis, MO Chuck Harris President Harris Medical Associates Suwanee, GA Phil Hodge Chief Executive Ofﬁcer Solvere, Inc. San Clemente, CA Jeffrey Keddy National Operations Manager Barton & Associates, Inc. Beverly, MA Pat Kennedy President Weatherby Locums Salt Lake City, UT Alan Lakomski, MBA Chief Operating Ofﬁcer Global Medical Stafﬁng, Ltd. Murray, UT Mark Law President Locum Tenens Division CompHealth Salt Lake City, UT Joseph Matarese Account Manager Medicus Stafﬁng, LLC Salem, NH Edward McEachern Vice President, Marketing Jackson & Coker Alpharetta, GA Pamela McKemie Senior Vice President LocumTenens.com Alpharetta, GA Jamey Morgan President Concorde Staff Source Milwaukee, WI Gloria Parrish VP, Marketing Medical Doctor Associates, Inc. Norcross, GA Joan Pearson, CMSR President Catalina Medical Recruiters, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Byron Frank Phillips President Maxim Physician Resources, LLC Dallas, TX Ruddy Polhill President and CEO HealthCare Partners Duluth, GA D.R. Richards Vice President Director of Radiology TIVA HealthCare, Inc. Sunrise, FL Carolyn Rose VP, Marketing and Strategy VISTA Stafﬁng Solutions Salt Lake City, UT Ginni Viscardi Executive Vice President National Healthcare Alliance Suwanee, GA Bruce Whitaker President and CEO Whitaker Medical, Ltd. Houston, TX HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS Howard Greenﬁeld, MD Vice President of Corporate Development Sheridan Healthcare Sunrise, FL Sherise Layton Clinic Administrator Mid Valley Medical Group/ Mid Valley Hospital Omak, WA Fred Mack Director of Physician Recruitment Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tulsa, OK William J. Sweat President Delta Radiology Group St. Louis, MO Nominations Stafﬁng company representatives interested in nominating members for any of our editorial advisory boards may contact LocumLife’s editorial ofﬁces. SEPTEMBER 2008 LocumLife 7 http://www.LocumLife.com

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