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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 41 MIN

Episode #249: Is Locums Right for You? A Flexible Path You Might Be Overlooking

from The Doctor's Crossing Carpe Diem Podcast · host Heather Fork

Could locum tenens be the career option that gives you more freedom, flexibility, and renewed purpose in medicine? In this episode, Dr. Trevor Cabrera shares how choosing locums right out of residency opened unexpected doors and helped him rediscover why he became a physician in the first place. In this episode we're talking about: Why Dr. Trevor Cabrera chose locum tenens immediately after residency instead of a traditional physician job Common misconceptions about locum tenens and the realities of working as a locums physician Who is eligible to do locums and important credentialing considerations How to find reputable locums agencies, evaluate recruiters, and choose the right opportunities What to expect with compensation, scheduling flexibility, and contract negotiations The personal and professional benefits of practicing in different communities across the country How locum tenens can provide career clarity, reduce burnout, and create space for future career decisions   You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/episode249 Links for this episode: Dr. Trevor Cabrera's LinkedIn Profile  NALTO National Organization of Locum Tenens Organization  www.TheNomadicPediatrician.com Check out our Free Resources! Under the Freebie tab on our website, you can find free resource guides on a variety of topics including resumes, interviewing, LinkedIn, medical writing, pharma, chart review, time management, and telemedicine. There is also a starter kit to help you move forward when you're feeling stuck at the crossroads. Please help yourself! And if there's anything we can do to help, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you for listening!

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