Ep. 82: From Permanent Hospital Job to Full-Time Locum Tenens with PA Alex Oliver

Physician assistant Alex Oliver joins the Locumstory Podcast to share how he traded a permanent role at a Boston academic hospital for the freedom of full-time locum tenens. A former firefighter and paramedic, Alex found his way into trauma and general surgery as a PA. After easing into locums part-time around his full-time job in late 2024, he discovered the work was more fulfilling, better compensated, and a lot more fun. So he made the leap.In this episode, Alex talks about working with Weatherby Healthcare to build a schedule that works for him, why he loves stepping into new hospitals and seeing how different trauma teams operate, and how locums let him practice at the full scope of his license. He shares honest, practical advice for PAs who are curious but nervous — from starting small to building trust on day one of a new assignment — and reflects on how the flexibility has changed his relationship with work and given him room to travel on his own terms.Interested in locum tenens opportunities? Check out Weatherby Healthcare.