by Rob Berton | Dec 13, 2017 | Locum Tenens, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians, Uncategorized |
Excessive Stress Levels in Healthcare Work Environments
It’s no surprise that healthcare providers are often prone to high stress levels. Healthcare professions can be quite taxing. The pressures can often be extremely overwhelming as well. It isn’t uncommon to hear physicians speaking about demanding and chaotic work schedules. Nurses and other healthcare professionals aren’t immune to difficult schedules, either. If you’re looking for tips that can help you ease stress in medical work settings, there are many options that may help significantly. Stress management is something that calls for effort, time and consideration. Managing stress well can do a lot for your own comfort and peace of mind. Patients pick up on providers who are happy, rested and balanced as well.
Indications of Excessive Stress
If you’re a medical provider who simply has too much on your plate, chances are you know it better than anyone else. It can help to know about signs and symptoms that frequently point to stress levels that are out of control. These include:
• Unusual nervousness
• Uncharacteristic behavioral patterns
• Headaches
• Tense muscles
• Focusing issues
• Lack of desire to do well on the job
• Alcohol dependence
• Not caring about your social life anymore
• Digestive woes
• Exhaustion
• Sleeping difficulties
Medical professionals who develop any of these signs should take action as soon as possible.
Minimizing Your Stress Levels for Good
If you want to say goodbye to immoderate stress, there are several approaches you can take. It can help to look on the bright side of things. A positive outlook can do wonders for your spirits. Stop making every day feel like doom and gloom. Think about all of the things you have to appreciate. Think about the good things you’re doing for your patients and for the community. Proper time management practices can also help you decrease your stress. Make a point to designate some pleasant “me” time on a regular basis.[1] Take a nap. Get a new hobby. Don’t be afraid to ask other people for assistance. If you can manage your stress levels well, having a job at the Indian Service or as a Locum Tenens recruiter can be a rewarding one that can provide you with a whole host of personal benefits.
References
[1] https://psychcentral.com/lib/reducing-stress-at-work
by Rob Berton | Feb 16, 2017 | General Practice, Jobs, Pediatrics, Physicians |
Our client in North Carolina is seeking Pediatric coverage for the hospital. Physician will need to come in before schedule for orientation.
Call Coverage Needed:
May 2nd (7:00pm) – May 7th (7:00pm)
May 31st (7:00pm) – June 4th (7:00pm)
June 17th (7:00pm) – June 18th (7:00pm)
September 1st (7:00pm) – September 3rd (7:00pm)
November 17th (7:00pm) – November 19th (7:00pm)
December 24th (7:00pm) – December 25th (7:00pm)
Details:
Will accept BC Applicants
12 hr call, must be able to answer call within 30 minutes
Nursery & Peds 1-2 hours per day
Back-up for deliveries 1 every 3-4 months
Volume: 5-10 Peds patients per month
35 deliveries per month
BLS, PALS/APLS certified
For more information, Please forward your CV and a convenient time to talk.
Eric D. Gruen, DPM
678-549-3201 P
815-550-9967 F
Eric@LocumTenensUSA.com
http://www.LocumTenensUSA.com
by Rob Berton | Feb 16, 2017 | General Practice, Jobs, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physicians |
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon to help provide coverage for their team.
Coverage needed: (No Office Hours, Only Call & Hospital Coverage as Needed)
May 26th – 29th (7:00am Friday – 7:00am Tuesday)
September 1st – 4th (7:00am Friday – 7:00am Tuesday)
Details:
Both Inpatient & Outpatient
LT must be must be able to answer call within 30 minutes
Nights, & Weekends
Average Total Inpatient Census: 2
Average # of patients/day//provider: 1
Average # of admissions/day: 0.5
Average # of admissions/night: 0.5
# Of Surgical Cases per month: 20
No ICU/Critical Care Procedures
Do Not Run Codes
Procedures include: hip fractures, pediatric & adult fractures and infections of the extremities
For more information, please forward your CV and a convenient time to discuss it in more detail.
Eric D. Gruen, DPM
678-549-3201 P
815-550-9967 F
Eric@LocumTenensUSA.com
http://www.LocumTenensUSA.com
by Rob Berton | Feb 16, 2017 | General Practice, Jobs, Ob/Gyn, Physicians |
Seeking a Board Certified OB/GYN to help provide coverage for their team. Need as soon as we get credentialed. New providers will need to come in the day before scheduled call for orientation.
Coverage needed immediately: (will accept if provider can only do call coverage)
April 25th (Office Coverage/8:30am – 4:30pm)
April 26th – 27th (Office Coverage/8:30am – 4:30pm) (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
May 3rd – 4th (Office Coverage/8:30am – 4:30pm)
May 3rd – 5th (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
May 12th – 15th (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
June 3rd – June 5th (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
June 9th – June 12th (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
June 16th – June 19th (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
June 23rd – June 26th (Call Coverage/8:00am – 8:00am)
Job Details:
Both Inpatient & Outpatient
Call, Nights, & Weekends
Onsite OBGYN available as back-up during the day
Average Total Inpatient Census: 2
Average # of admissions/day: 2
No ICU/Critical Care Duties
LT does not respond to codes
Procedures: OB deliveries
NRP required
24/7 pediatric hospitalist available
For more information, please forward your CV and a convenient time to discuss it in more detail.
Eric D. Gruen, DPM
678-549-3201 P
815-550-9967 F
Eric@LocumTenensUSA.com
http://www.LocumTenensUSA.com
by Rob Berton | Feb 16, 2017 | Gastroenterology, General Practice, Jobs, Physicians |
Our client in eastern NC is seeking an ERCP focused Board Certified Gastroenterologist to help provide coverage.
Coverage needed: Starting ASAP – ongoing (February & March Needs)
Details:
Schedule Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Alternating Nights & Weekends
Call Varies
LT not required to remain on site while on call
Avg. Volume daily: Outpatient 15% Inpatient 85%
Avg. # of patients/day/provider: 20
No Critical Care ICU Duties
No Codes
Not required to serve back-up in ER
BLS & ACLS
Opportunity to work with current gastroenterology fellows
Procedures Required: ERCP, EMR, EGD and Colonoscopy
For more information, please forward your CV and a convenient time to discuss it in more detail.
Eric D. Gruen, DPM
678-549-3201 P
815-550-9967 F
Eric@LocumTenensUSA.com
http://www.LocumTenensUSA.com
by Rob Berton | Feb 16, 2017 | General Practice, Hematology, hematology/oncology, Jobs, Oncology, Physicians |
Minimum years of experience required 3- 5 years.
Coverage needed: (Mon. – Thurs. 8:00am – 5:00pm)
March 5th – June 30th
Details:
Both Inpatient & Outpatient
Average # of patients/day/providers: 15
BLS Required
Some call may be required
No nights & weekends
Not required to remain on-site while on call
No ICU/Critical Care Procedures
Not required to serve back-up in ER
Oncology EHR
For more information, please forward your CV and a convenient time to discuss it in more detail.
Eric D. Gruen, DPM
678-549-3201 P
815-550-9967 F
Eric@LocumTenensUSA.com
http://www.LocumTenensUSA.com
