Grand Rounds: Dr. Andrew Wilner talks about leveraging locums to find the perfect job for you

The podcast explores locum tenens, focusing on its potential for physicians to find ideal job opportunities. Dr. Andrew Wilner, author of "The Locum Life," explains locum tenens as a "placeholder" role, akin to a substitute teacher, and details three career stages where it's beneficial: new graduates, mid-career physicians, and those pre-retirement. He highlights financial considerations, noting that while hourly rates may seem higher, benefits like health insurance and retirement matches are often absent. Dr. Wilner shares his experience using locums to find a permanent position with a flexible schedule and academic environment. He advises physicians to consider locums for gaining experience, extra income, and work-life balance, while warning of potential challenges like varying EMR systems and the need to assess the reasons behind a facility's reliance on temporary staff.