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FlexMedStaff
by FlexMedStaff
The FlexMedStaff podcast provides educational content for physicians and CRNAs looking for new opportunities. The podcast provides educational material for those working with locums companies, contracting directly with medical facilities and other clinical and non-clincal roles. We review items such as contract review, negotiations, malpractice insurance and much more. We also provide thought-proviking podcast related to the current healthcare industry.
Episodes
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FlexMedStaff Podcast with Dr. Jean-Paul Brutus
During this podcast, we discuss with Dr. Jean-Paul Brutus, a hand surgeon, his experiences working in the Canadian healthcare system. We discuss how he left the traditional practice of medicine in Canada to open his own private clinic and surgery center. He discusses how his decision to improve...
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FlexMedStaff podcast with Dr. George Davis
During this podcast, we discuss with Dr. George Davis, an ER physician, his experiences working in the healthcare industry and how he works as an independent contractor after many years. He shares what he learned from working for multiple healthcare systems and private management groups. We…
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FlexMedStaff Podcast with Dr. Rebekah Bernard
During this podcast, we had a wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Rebekah Bernard on developing a DPC clinic as a family medicine physician and how it improved her work-life balance. We also discuss her passion for educating the general public about patient safety.
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Three questions for the co-host of FlexMedStaff
In this podcast, Aaron asks the co-host of the FlexMedStaff podcast three personal questions about herself.
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What flexible non-clinical jobs are there for practicing physicians?
Physicians can find non-clinical jobs to supplement their clinical practice. This podcast reviews some of those flexible non-clinical roles you can find. Please understand that you have to work at finding these jobs; they are not always handed out.
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Mortgage options for 1099 indpendent physicians.
It's easier to get a mortgage as an employed physician, but there are ways to get a mortgage if you only work as a 1099 independent contractor. This podcast reviews options for 1099 physicians if they are interested in finding a mortgage.
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Contracting directly is an option for all physicians.
This podcast reminds all physicians that there needs to be no middleman. No matter if you are looking for part-time, full-time, locums, etc, you can connect with medical facilities directly without having to work through headhunters, locums companies, or private management companies.
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How to register your entity (LLC or PLLC)?
This podcast informs viewers of the best ways to register your LLC or PLLC as an independent physician. We discuss options that are pricey and other ways that are not.
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What to name your LLC or PLLC as an indpendent physician?
This podcast reviews the items physicians should be aware of when they want to put a name on their LLC or PLLC. The biggest recommendation is to check with the states where you register your entity to see what regulations are in place for naming your entity.
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Top 10 BS lines heard from locums recruiters
This podcast reviews the top 10 BS lines heard from locums recruiters. The podcast was done in conjunction with the following article. https://flexmedstaff.com/top-10-bs-lines-heard-from-locums-recruiters/
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Who pays for credentialing fees at a new facility?
This podcast reviews the topic of credentialing fees when contracting directly or going though a staffing agency. In the majority of times this fee should be paid for by someone else, but there may be times when the physician simply pays it.
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Is health insurance a business deductable?
In this podcast, we review the topic of health insurance and remind physicians that your health insurance premium is a business deductible.
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When should physicians hire a lawyer to handle issues on the job?
Too often, we hear physicians asking if they should contact a lawyer to handle an issue they are having with a facility or staffing agency. This podcast discusses how we feel that physicians should try to address their problems directly rather than always running to a lawyer. We speak of the pros...
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How can physicians define their roles in their contracts?
Physicians are commonly feeling abused by the system. To avoid these feelings, this podcast suggests that all physicians should get their roles outlined in their contracts, especially what is expected at work. Rather than the typical fluff, we suggest physicians get in writing the facility's...
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Are telemedicine companies the newest middlemen in medicine?
Telemedicine companies are everywhere, big and small. Some have even gone public or been bought out for millions and billions of dollars. This podcast discusses how we feel they are the newest middlemen for physicians to practice medicine.
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What to say at your initial conversations with medical facilities to contract directly.
It's a good idea to be prepared for your initial conversations with medical facilities to contract directly. In this podcast we review the items that you should be aware of and what you should consider saying at you initial conversations to contract directly for part-time, full-time, locums, per...
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Who should you reach out to at facilities for new opportunities?
Physicians must know who to contact at facilities when contracting directly. This podcast reviews who to speak with at facilities to contract directly for part-time, full-time, locums, per diem, etc.
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Options if you are not board certified.
If you are a physician that is not board-certified then it is worth listening to this episode. This episode discusses opportunities for those that are not board certified and provides a remember to keep your medical state license(s).
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What to do about housing and travel for long-term locums assignments
As a physician, if you take long-term locums assignments or contract directly for extended periods of time, it is worth considering if the staffing agency or hospital reimburses for housing alternatives and additional travel. In this episode, we discuss traveling home during longer assignments…
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Keeping updated with life support certifications (ie: ACLS, BLS)
To get credentialed at a new facility or to renew privileges is essential that your life support certifications are up to date. This episode discusses how we keep these certifications up to date and how we pay for them.
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Don't forget to schedule you orientation at a new facility to start providing services on time.
Before you show up for your next clinical opportunity, please ensure that you have scheduled orientation. This video discusses things we do to make sure that orientation gets down in time so that we can start providing services on time without delay.
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What to know about the IMLCC compact license for physicians?
Physicians looking for a new license or to garner multiple licenses should check out the IMLCC. The compact license is a terrific way to get a new state medical license. In this video, we discuss what the compact license is and what must be done to take advantage of this great resource for...
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Thoughts about Physician Suicide and Prevention
All too often, we hear of physicians committing suicide. The recent events described in this article got us thinking about physician suicide. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/tesla-crash-pasadena-california-dharmesh-patel-b2256002.html We discusses that social media and...
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Comparing physician-run locums companies to larger locums companies.
With a growing number of physician-run locums companies, we wanted to ask how they differ from traditional, larger locums companies. In this episode, we compare physician-run locums companies to traditional locums companies.
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Should physicians have multiple state medical licenses?
In this video, we explore the topic of physicians having more than one state medical license.
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Is there a good locums company to work for?
A common question: What locums company is good to work for? In this video, we share our thoughts on which locums company is best to work for.
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Speak with an on-site physician before your next opportunit at a medical facility.
Don't ever rely on what administrators tell you about a facility. Whether you are contracting directly or working through a locums company, ensure that you speak with a physician at the facility. This video shares our insight on why you want to speak with an on-site physician before fully…
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What do you need to know about the locums companies' non-compete?
Physicians working with locum companies must be aware of the non-compete clauses in their PSA. This video shares with physicians what to look for and what to expect with a non-compete clause when doing locums through a staffing agency.
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Do you need a business credit card for your LLC or PLLC?
Business credit cards for small businesses, especially self-employed physicians, may not offer the same advantages of having a personal credit card. This video shares our perspective on getting a business credit card or having a personal credit card to purchase "business expenses."
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How do you track your business expenses?
As an independent physician or contractor, you must collect and store receipts and track the money transfer. We discuss simple ways to track receipts and how to stay organized to have what you need to submit to your accountant at the end of the year. Join our community and marketplace for new...
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Why have a "Registered Agent" for your LLC or PLLC?
If you are a physician with an LLC or PLLC, you should consider having a registered agent if you don't have an office that can receive phone calls, mail, or packages during regular working hours. This podcast discusses whether you should consider having a registered agent for your entity (LLC or...
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How many DEA license should you have?
This video discusses if you should have multiple DEA licenses and how easy it is to swap your current DEA to another state. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
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How to find hospitals and medical facilities to contract directly?
Too often, physicians rely on recruiters to find a great opportunity. This video discusses how to act as your own recruiter by listing the different ways to find medical facilities to contract directly. Join the community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/ Read…
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How to log your hours and make sure you get paid when working with locums company?
It is wise that physicians working with locums companies know how to document their work hours so that they are paid appropriately. This podcast advises physicians on reminders about how to log hours and make sure they get paid. We remind physicians to take the initiative to ensure they get paid...
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How to handle malpractice insurance when contracting directly with a medical facility.
Most physicians and CRNAs will be required to have malpractice insurance when contracting directly with a medical facility. This video provides education on what to do when negating for malpractice insurance when contacting directly with a medical facility. Join our community and marketplace for...
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How to get staffing agency to pay for state medical license and DEA.
If you are working with a middleman like a locums company, you should ensure they are paying for your state medical license and DEA. This video reminds all physicians how to negotiate for the staffing agency to pay for these items. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at...
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Knowing the basics of contracting directly as a 1099 indpendnet contractor vs W2 employee
Physicians and CRNAs should understand the basics of negotiating for a 1099 and W2 positions when working out a clinical arrangement with a medical facility. This video reviews the items you should worry about if you are contracting as a 1099 or W2. Join our community and marketplace for new...
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Understanding the difference of claims-made and occurrence-based malpractice insurance policies.
Any physician or medical professional must educate themself about malpractice insurance. One of the key elements to understand is the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based malpractice policies. This video highlights the differences between the two types of malpractice policies and...
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Health insurance options for independent medical practitioners.
It can be scary for individuals, especially physicians and CRNAs, to go without employer-sponsored health insurance. This podcast provides information about the options for independent practitioners to obtain their own health insurance rather than relying on an employer. Join our community and...
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What travel items will paid for or reimbursed by the staffing agency?
Physicians working with locum companies should ensure their travel is paid or reimbursed. This video explains what travel items the locums agencies will pay for if the physicians travel. We also remind physicians that, in actuality, it is the hospitals paying for travel, NOT the staffing agency....
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How many locums assignments should you have when working with staffing agencies?
Its a common question.... How many gigs should I have going at once? This video shares our advice about working with locums agencies and how many different hospitals you should be working at. Each physician may want to consider working at 2-3 hospitals to provide some job security in case one...
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How to negotiate higher pay when working with staffing agencies?
It is always worth negotiating for higher pay when working with locums companies. This video shares some advice on negotiating for higher pay and making more money working with locums companies. We also remind physicians to negotiate for what is best for them. Join our community and marketplace…
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Why is there a discrepency in pay when contracting directly vs working with locums agency.
We often hear physicians get paid better through a locums agency rather than directly contracting. This podcast shares why there might be a discrepancy in pay between contracting directly and going thru locums agencies. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at...
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Why is your locums assignment being delayed by a staffing agency???
Too often, we hear from locums physicians that their locums assignment is not starting on time. This video shares our theories for why staffing agencies may fail to get you started on time. Often, the excuse we hear from staffing agencies is due to the hospitals delay in getting the credentialing...
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What to do to avoid any delays in starting once you receive a confirmation letter from a recruiter.
Your work is not done once you receive a confirmation letter from a staffing agency of a new locums assignment. This video shares our advice on what you do once you receive a confirmation letter to get started on time so that there are no delays. Join our community and marketplace for new...
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What to do before you start you next locums assigment?
This video discusses the items you should consider doing and checking before starting a new locums assisngment with a staffing agency. As the dates for your locums assignment get closer, don't rely on the middleman. Instead, take charge and ensure everything is aligned for you to start your...
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What to do once you receive confirmation letter from locums recruiter.
Unfortunately, your work is not done once you receive a confirmation letter from a staffing agency of a new locums assignment. This video shares our advice on what to do once you receive a confirmation letter. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
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What to do if there is a significant delay to getting confirmation letter?
Commonly, physicians will see a delay from the time they agree to be "presented" for a new opportunity with a facility for locums and the time they hear back to see if they have been "confirmed." This video discusses what physicians should consider doing if they do not receive a confirmation…
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What should you do if you do not recive a confirmation letter from you locums recruiter?
Physicians commonly agree to be presented with new locums assignments but do not always hear back from their locums recruiter in a timely manner. This video reviews what may be occurring if you don't hear from a recruiter and what you should do in the event that you feel like you are being…
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What's the delay from when you are presented to confirmed at a locums assignment?
Commonly, physicians will see a delay from the time they agree to be "presented" with a new opportunity with a facility for locums and the time they hear back to see if they have been "confirmed." This video discusses some reasons you might see a delay during this process. All physicians should...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The FlexMedStaff podcast provides educational content for physicians and CRNAs looking for new opportunities. The podcast provides educational material for those working with locums companies, contracting directly with medical facilities and other clinical and non-clincal roles. We review items such as contract review, negotiations, malpractice insurance and much more. We also provide thought-proviking podcast related to the current healthcare industry.
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