Can you believe that it is almost 2015?! I found myself planning for next year and having a difficult time transitioning from the “14” to the “15”. As 2015 quickly approaches it is time to start thinking about (if you haven’t already) where you see yourself in the next year? What are your goals/plans? Is it time to consider a new job opportunity? Retire? Sell the house? Or lose 15 pounds? While we may not be able to help you sell your home or lose 15 pounds, career planning is something that Aureus Medical can certainly help assist with!
So what are your options? Well, in the current market you have plenty of them: Locum Tenens, Per Diem, Part-Time, Full-Time, Hospital-Employed, Group Practices, etc. There are many options on the table. But it is important for you to take the time and consider which one is the best for you and the place you are in your life.
Locum Tenens can be a great fit for many different points in life. Just coming out of training and not sure where you want to go or what setting will be best for you? Try it out with locums! Semi –retired? If 2015 is the year you want to slow down a bit, take the opportunity to pursue locum tenens and practice as much or as little as you like. Locum tenens provides the flexibility that you are able to take an assignment in Colorado for the spring/summer and head to Arizona in the winter months. If you are deciding to make a full time change, locums can also be a great option to keep working while you are waiting out a non-compete for a new opportunity.
Now on to those looking to make a more permanent change…working with Aureus Medical Group allows you to continue focusing on what you need to accomplish in your day to day and we can do the hunting for you. Once your requirements and requests are clearly established we can assess current opportunities we represent as well as market you into facilities with established relationships. If you don’t know exactly what you want, that is fine too! Aureus Medical Search Consultants are here to help understand what is important to you and will work closely with you to align those needs with opportunities.
Whatever direction 2015 may lead you as a Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant the outlook on the job landscape is looking good! Our clients are planning ahead. New opportunities are coming in daily from our clients and government facilities for locums, full time and even temp to hire. Best of luck to you in your planning and, as always, we are here to assists if any of those plans include new career opportunities. The 15 pounds however…well…maybe I will see you at the gym in 2015!
Sara Pfrang started with Aureus Medical Group in May 2011 as a Search Consultant for the Physician division. In March 2012, she was promoted to Branch Manager for the Advanced Practice and Physician division. In her spare time, Sara and her husband, James, keep busy with three boys, Brandon, Jackson, and Jameson.