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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 39 MIN

3 reasons every doctor should consider locum tenens work

from Money Meets Medicine · host The Physician Philosopher

In this episode, Dr. Jimmy Turner and Dr. Kirk Heath talk all things locum tenens, physician entrepreneurship, and how financial independence helps doctors practice medicine on their terms. They discuss Kirk's journey from practicing full-time as a surgeon in a private practice setting to his journey into locums. They take a deep dive into how locums helps doctors individually, how it may be a solution to systemic problems in medicine, and touch on the financial aspects of working as a 1099 versus a W2 physician. Want to learn more about locum tenens? Make sure to check out LocumStory by visiting https://moneymeetsmedicine.com/locumsEvery doctor needs own-occupation disability insurance.  To get it from a source you can trust? Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com/disabilityWant a free copy of The Physician Philosopher’s Guide to Personal Finance?  Visit https://moneymeetsmedicine.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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