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The need for neonatologists, he says, is strong enough that these physicians are at no loss to find appealing contracts. “Those who make the leap to full-time locum tenens may initially fear a lack of engagements, but this worry is usually assuaged within 3 months when they start having to turn The Beneﬁts Ability to test-drive potential practice settings before signing on permanently Opportunity to earn extra income while moonlighting Flexible avenue to continue medical practice between permanent positions Increased exposure to the business side of medicine Ability to interact with different people, encounter different patient populations, and learn new approaches to care Opportunity to earn frequent ﬂyer miles and hotel reward points down available opportunities. Perhaps the best indicator of how much demand exists is to look at how difficult it is to schedule a neonatologist on short notice. Currently, most are booked 2 to 3 months out at any given time. “In essence,” concludes Mr. Hathaway, “the demand for locum tenens neonatologists is greater today than ever before. I anticipate the number of opportunities to continue to expand well into the future.” L L REFERENCES American Academy of Pediatrics. (2007). Subspecialty workforce fact sheet: Neonatal-perinatal medicine, spring/ summer 2007. Retrieved November 21, 2008, from http:// www.aap.org/workforce/neonatology_factsheet_07.ppt American Academy of Pediatrics. (2002). What is a neonatologist? Retrieved November 21, 2008, from http://www.aap. org/family/WhatisPedNeonatologist.pdf Karen Tull is the associate editor for LocumLife. Circle Career Card No. 606 Circle Career Card No. 604 24 LocumLife DECEMBER 2008 www.LocumLife.com http://www.aap.org/workforce/neonatology_factsheet_07.ppt http://www.aap.org/workforce/neonatology_factsheet_07.ppt http://www.aap.org/family/WhatisPedNeonatologist.pdf http://www.aap.org/family/WhatisPedNeonatologist.pdf http://www.jacksoncoker.com http://www.maximphysicians.com/locumlife http://www.jacksoncoker.com http://www.maximphysicians.com/locumlife http://www.LocumLife.com

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