Going Loco for Locums with Dr. Tracy Sanson

The conversation centers on the evolving landscape of locum tenens, particularly within emergency medicine, and how COVID-19 has influenced it. Dr. Tracy Sanson, an independent contractor and locums physician, shares her experiences and insights on the shift in opportunities and pay for locums physicians. Before COVID, locums offered flexibility in location and skill development, but the pandemic led to decreased patient volumes and physician layoffs, impacting locums opportunities. While volumes and demand are increasing again, many facilities have backfilled positions with non-physician providers. The discussion highlights the importance of physicians understanding their worth, negotiating contracts, and protecting their CVs from unscrupulous recruiters, as well as the need for kinder, gentler responses to life events for fellow emergency physicians.