5 Trends to Watch for in the Post COVID-19 World The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health field cannot be understated. In the past year, behavioral health providers have witnessed a surge in demand for their services and have quickly worked to implement solutions that would enable effective, socially-distanced treatment. But what can the
7 Things You Should Know According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), there were 290,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NP) in the United States as of August 2020. Furthermore, AANP estimates that the number of patient visits to NPs now exceeds 1.06B annually. With more jobs than clinicians available, many healthcare facilities are turning
Happy National CRNA Week from all of us at Premier Physician Services LLC! In honor of this special occasion, we are dedicating this month’s blog post to the nurses that provide anesthetics to patients in every practice setting and for every type of procedure. Come along with us as we explore what CRNAs do, 13
Now, more than ever before, healthcare facilities are turning to locum tenens to compensate for staffing shortages. But why would a clinician want to go through the never-wracking hassle of starting a new job at a new facility multiple times a year? Come along with us as we explore seven benefits of locum tenens work
And What You Need to Know About Getting Licensed There Whether you’re looking to find your next permanent placement or just want to give locum tenens a try, competitive compensation is always a critical factor in deciding where to work next. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top five highest paying states for
For Locum Tenens and Physicians One of the biggest perks of working as a locum tenens or a physician on contract is choosing a location that fits your interests and lifestyle. While it’s tempting to think of big cities as those with the best attractions, the truth is the road less traveled makes for an
Gone are the days when a hospital or healthcare facility would employ a large human resources department to fulfill their new employee needs. Instead, healthcare staffing agencies have allowed medical facilities to more easily achieve their fiscal and speed-to-hire goals without compromising patient care. As a result, the way that physicians find out about, apply
10 Tips for Improving Patient Interactions In an editorial published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on July 14, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirmed that face coverings play a critical role in curtailing the spread of COVID-19. While widespread face mask adoption is undoubtedly the most viable
7 Tips for Navigating Stress and Uncertainty Presently, our nation’s doctors are among those most affected by prolonged exposure to stress. For instance, when compared with the general population, emotional exhaustion among physicians is 28% higher than the overall average (Verywell Health). With no foreseeable end to the primary sources of physician stress in sight
Premier Physician Services is committed to being your career partner during the good times and the tough times. While rightfully deemed the heroes of the coronavirus crisis, healthcare industry workers are among the individuals hit hardest by the pandemic’s economic devastation. According to a report published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job
Premier Physician Services appreciates everything that healthcare professionals are doing to keep our families, friends and communities safe during these difficult times. In honor of all your hard work and sacrifices, we’ve put together a list of vendors that are offering free and/or discounted merchandise for healthcare professionals. Keep scrolling to see what your favorite
The United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 as demand for care continues to outpace the supply of qualified providers. According to a report published by the Association of American Medical Colleges, the United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032
Prior to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) characterization of COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) as a global pandemic on Wednesday, March 11th, the National Academy of Medicine had estimated that as many as half of the nation’s doctors and nurses were experiencing the symptoms of healthcare worker burnout. In the days and weeks that have since followed