Ep. 59: Lessons learned from four physicians living the locum life

This episode of The Locumstory Podcast explores the realities of working as a locum tenens physician, focusing on technology, challenges, and support systems. The discussion highlights the benefits of the MyCompHealth portal, such as streamlined timecard submissions and easy access to job listings, which improves work-life balance. The physicians share how having a strong relationship with their CompHealth representatives helps them craft schedules that minimize time away from home. A key challenge discussed is navigating unexpected administrative issues, as illustrated by Dr. Black's experience in South Dakota, where CompHealth provided crucial support. The conversation also touches on travel-related difficulties, like airport disruptions, and the importance of health insurance for full-time locum work.