FlexMedStaff: Recent Episodes
FlexMedStaff
The FlexMedStaff podcast provides educational content for physicians and CRNAs looking for new opportunities. The podcast provides educational material for those working with locums companies, contracting directly with medical facilities and other clinical and non-clincal roles. We review items such as contract review, negotiations, malpractice insurance and much more. We also provide thought-proviking podcast related to the current healthcare industry.
During this podcast, we discuss with Dr. Jean-Paul Brutus, a hand surgeon, his experiences working in the Canadian healthcare system. We discuss how he left the traditional practice of medicine in Canada to open his own private clinic and surgery center. He discusses how his decision to improve patient care has led him to an improved work-life balance and well-being.
During this podcast, we discuss with Dr. George Davis, an ER physician, his experiences working in the healthcare industry and how he works as an independent contractor after many years. He shares what he learned from working for multiple healthcare systems and private management groups. We discuss how he has found an improved work-life balance as an ER physician.
During this podcast, we had a wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Rebekah Bernard on developing a DPC clinic as a family medicine physician and how it improved her work-life balance. We also discuss her passion for educating the general public about patient safety.
In this podcast, Aaron asks the co-host of the FlexMedStaff podcast three personal questions about herself.
Physicians can find non-clinical jobs to supplement their clinical practice. This podcast reviews some of those flexible non-clinical roles you can find. Please understand that you have to work at finding these jobs; they are not always handed out.
It's easier to get a mortgage as an employed physician, but there are ways to get a mortgage if you only work as a 1099 independent contractor. This podcast reviews options for 1099 physicians if they are interested in finding a mortgage.
This podcast reminds all physicians that there needs to be no middleman. No matter if you are looking for part-time, full-time, locums, etc, you can connect with medical facilities directly without having to work through headhunters, locums companies, or private management companies.
This podcast informs viewers of the best ways to register your LLC or PLLC as an independent physician. We discuss options that are pricey and other ways that are not.
This podcast reviews the items physicians should be aware of when they want to put a name on their LLC or PLLC. The biggest recommendation is to check with the states where you register your entity to see what regulations are in place for naming your entity.
This podcast reviews the top 10 BS lines heard from locums recruiters. The podcast was done in conjunction with the following article. https://flexmedstaff.com/top-10-bs-lines-heard-from-locums-recruiters/
This podcast reviews the topic of credentialing fees when contracting directly or going though a staffing agency. In the majority of times this fee should be paid for by someone else, but there may be times when the physician simply pays it.
In this podcast, we review the topic of health insurance and remind physicians that your health insurance premium is a business deductible.
Too often, we hear physicians asking if they should contact a lawyer to handle an issue they are having with a facility or staffing agency. This podcast discusses how we feel that physicians should try to address their problems directly rather than always running to a lawyer. We speak of the pros and cons of always seeking out a lawyer.
Physicians are commonly feeling abused by the system. To avoid these feelings, this podcast suggests that all physicians should get their roles outlined in their contracts, especially what is expected at work. Rather than the typical fluff, we suggest physicians get in writing the facility's expectations, should as patient volume or number of surgeries.
Telemedicine companies are everywhere, big and small. Some have even gone public or been bought out for millions and billions of dollars. This podcast discusses how we feel they are the newest middlemen for physicians to practice medicine.
It's a good idea to be prepared for your initial conversations with medical facilities to contract directly. In this podcast we review the items that you should be aware of and what you should consider saying at you initial conversations to contract directly for part-time, full-time, locums, per diem, PRN, etc..
Physicians must know who to contact at facilities when contracting directly. This podcast reviews who to speak with at facilities to contract directly for part-time, full-time, locums, per diem, etc.
If you are a physician that is not board-certified then it is worth listening to this episode. This episode discusses opportunities for those that are not board certified and provides a remember to keep your medical state license(s).
As a physician, if you take long-term locums assignments or contract directly for extended periods of time, it is worth considering if the staffing agency or hospital reimburses for housing alternatives and additional travel. In this episode, we discuss traveling home during longer assignments and also consider Airbnb or an apartment for housing rather than a hotel.
To get credentialed at a new facility or to renew privileges is essential that your life support certifications are up to date. This episode discusses how we keep these certifications up to date and how we pay for them.
Before you show up for your next clinical opportunity, please ensure that you have scheduled orientation. This video discusses things we do to make sure that orientation gets down in time so that we can start providing services on time without delay.
Physicians looking for a new license or to garner multiple licenses should check out the IMLCC. The compact license is a terrific way to get a new state medical license. In this video, we discuss what the compact license is and what must be done to take advantage of this great resource for physicians. https://flexmedstaff.com/get-more-license-with-the-compact-license/ https://www.imlcc.org/
All too often, we hear of physicians committing suicide. The recent events described in this article got us thinking about physician suicide. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/tesla-crash-pasadena-california-dharmesh-patel-b2256002.html
We discusses that social media and pictures only present a "nanosecond of happiness," when truly someone maybe unhappy. We also speak of finding financial stability and recognizing that there are other opportunities for you to continue practicing medicine. Quitting is an option if you are in a bad place mentally in medicine. We advocate for physicians to seek out the FREE physician hotline if they are in need of someone to speak with. https://www.physiciansupportline.com/
With a growing number of physician-run locums companies, we wanted to ask how they differ from traditional, larger locums companies. In this episode, we compare physician-run locums companies to traditional locums companies.
In this video, we explore the topic of physicians having more than one state medical license.
A common question: What locums company is good to work for? In this video, we share our thoughts on which locums company is best to work for.
Don't ever rely on what administrators tell you about a facility. Whether you are contracting directly or working through a locums company, ensure that you speak with a physician at the facility. This video shares our insight on why you want to speak with an on-site physician before fully agreeing to a new clinical opportunity.
Physicians working with locum companies must be aware of the non-compete clauses in their PSA. This video shares with physicians what to look for and what to expect with a non-compete clause when doing locums through a staffing agency.
Business credit cards for small businesses, especially self-employed physicians, may not offer the same advantages of having a personal credit card. This video shares our perspective on getting a business credit card or having a personal credit card to purchase "business expenses."
As an independent physician or contractor, you must collect and store receipts and track the money transfer. We discuss simple ways to track receipts and how to stay organized to have what you need to submit to your accountant at the end of the year. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
If you are a physician with an LLC or PLLC, you should consider having a registered agent if you don't have an office that can receive phone calls, mail, or packages during regular working hours. This podcast discusses whether you should consider having a registered agent for your entity (LLC or PLLC). Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This video discusses if you should have multiple DEA licenses and how easy it is to swap your current DEA to another state. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Too often, physicians rely on recruiters to find a great opportunity. This video discusses how to act as your own recruiter by listing the different ways to find medical facilities to contract directly. Join the community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/ Read this article as well.... https://flexmedstaff.com/find-your-next-opportunity-by-acting-as-your-own-recruiter/
It is wise that physicians working with locums companies know how to document their work hours so that they are paid appropriately. This podcast advises physicians on reminders about how to log hours and make sure they get paid. We remind physicians to take the initiative to ensure they get paid correctly and on time rather than sitting back and waiting for others to do the work for them. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Most physicians and CRNAs will be required to have malpractice insurance when contracting directly with a medical facility. This video provides education on what to do when negating for malpractice insurance when contacting directly with a medical facility. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
If you are working with a middleman like a locums company, you should ensure they are paying for your state medical license and DEA. This video reminds all physicians how to negotiate for the staffing agency to pay for these items. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Physicians and CRNAs should understand the basics of negotiating for a 1099 and W2 positions when working out a clinical arrangement with a medical facility. This video reviews the items you should worry about if you are contracting as a 1099 or W2. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.co
Any physician or medical professional must educate themself about malpractice insurance. One of the key elements to understand is the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based malpractice policies. This video highlights the differences between the two types of malpractice policies and what to be aware of. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
It can be scary for individuals, especially physicians and CRNAs, to go without employer-sponsored health insurance. This podcast provides information about the options for independent practitioners to obtain their own health insurance rather than relying on an employer. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Physicians working with locum companies should ensure their travel is paid or reimbursed. This video explains what travel items the locums agencies will pay for if the physicians travel. We also remind physicians that, in actuality, it is the hospitals paying for travel, NOT the staffing agency. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Its a common question.... How many gigs should I have going at once? This video shares our advice about working with locums agencies and how many different hospitals you should be working at. Each physician may want to consider working at 2-3 hospitals to provide some job security in case one cancels them. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
It is always worth negotiating for higher pay when working with locums companies. This video shares some advice on negotiating for higher pay and making more money working with locums companies. We also remind physicians to negotiate for what is best for them. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
We often hear physicians get paid better through a locums agency rather than directly contracting. This podcast shares why there might be a discrepancy in pay between contracting directly and going thru locums agencies. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Too often, we hear from locums physicians that their locums assignment is not starting on time. This video shares our theories for why staffing agencies may fail to get you started on time. Often, the excuse we hear from staffing agencies is due to the hospitals delay in getting the credentialing paperwork filled out... Is it really? Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Your work is not done once you receive a confirmation letter from a staffing agency of a new locums assignment. This video shares our advice on what you do once you receive a confirmation letter to get started on time so that there are no delays. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunites at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This video discusses the items you should consider doing and checking before starting a new locums assisngment with a staffing agency. As the dates for your locums assignment get closer, don't rely on the middleman. Instead, take charge and ensure everything is aligned for you to start your assignment on the first day. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Unfortunately, your work is not done once you receive a confirmation letter from a staffing agency of a new locums assignment. This video shares our advice on what to do once you receive a confirmation letter. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Commonly, physicians will see a delay from the time they agree to be "presented" for a new opportunity with a facility for locums and the time they hear back to see if they have been "confirmed." This video discusses what physicians should consider doing if they do not receive a confirmation letter in a timely manner. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Physicians commonly agree to be presented with new locums assignments but do not always hear back from their locums recruiter in a timely manner. This video reviews what may be occurring if you don't hear from a recruiter and what you should do in the event that you feel like you are being ghosted by your recruiter. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Commonly, physicians will see a delay from the time they agree to be "presented" with a new opportunity with a facility for locums and the time they hear back to see if they have been "confirmed." This video discusses some reasons you might see a delay during this process. All physicians should know that a delay in processing may be due to the locums agencies and the facilities. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Locums companies will require all physicians that work with them to sign a professional services agreement (PSA). Although many of these agreements look similar from a 30,000-foot view, it is critical that you review them carefully. This video reviews some of the elements of a PSA with a locums company that you should review and be aware of. ***Please review any questions you have about the PSA with a legal professional, as the advice provided here is only an overview of the topics. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Physicians often feel pressured to sign a professional services agreement (PSA) with a locums company. There is no reason to be pressured to sign the PSA. In this video, we discuss asking for the PSA template early in the process so you have time to review it. We also discuss how the PSA does not, in theory, need to be signed until the moment before you start a locums assignment at a new facility. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Too often, physicians are pressured by locums agencies and recruiters to agree in terms to a new locums assignment. Why do locums companies want your CV and to present to a new facility so quickly? This video shares some of our theories for why this is. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This video discusses how physicians that are new to locums how they might be able to find locums recruiters and agencies. We discuss the potential issues with working with different recruiters and agencies. We also advise that all physicians avoid feeling the pressure to submit their CV to locums companies and to sign their PSAs. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This video discusses four ways that locums agencies find locums assignments to place physicians. We discuss how they use LocumsMart, 3rd party vendors, and hospitals, calling them and finding information about the assignments via other job boards. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
The locums industry and traveling allied health are la arge expenses to the healthcare system in the USA. This podcast discusses how the lack of transparency has led the industry to grow, creating very profitable companies from physicians' services. When physicians take on the liability of practicing medicine, these middlemen drive home profits. Join our community and marketplace for new opportunities at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Physicians are leaving clinical medicine for two modifiable reasons. This includes leaving medicine due to 1) the Facility and 2) Clinical Arrangements. This podcast discusses the sad number of physicians leaving clinical medicine and two modifiable things that can be corrected by healthcare administrators. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
One of the barriers to contracting directly with medical facilities is that some medical facilities only want to work thru staffing agencies. Whether you are looking for full-time, part-time, per-diem, moonlighting or other non-traditional roles, you might find resistance from some facilities to work directly with you. This podcast provides some examples of what to do when the facilities suggest that they only work with staffing agencies. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
When negotiating directly, it is worth knowing what you will do with a low-ball offer. Will you continue to negotiate? What will you say? How will you ask for more money? Will you keep negotiating or not? How do you respond if the compensation rate offered is insulting to you? This podcast offers tips on responding to low-ball offers when contracting directly with medical facilities. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Many private medical practices might be interested in your help as a part-time, full-time locums, moonlighter, etc. This video shares some ideas on how to reach out to and contact private practices. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
When contracting directly for a new opportunity in medicine, it is worth negotiating how malpractice insurance will be dealt with. Will the facility provide it? Will you get your own policy? This video shares idea on how and what to negotiate for when considering malpractice insurance when contracting directly. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
All medical professionals must consider how they will deal with tail insurance to avoid being liable for a malpractice claim. There are several ways to deal with tail insurance. Do you need tail insurance? This video provides education about tail insurance and shares with you ways to deal with tail insurance when contracting directly. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
There are many options out there to provide your malpractice insurance. This video shares our thoughts on things to consider when evaluating a malpractice carrier. This advice can be applied to medical professionals seeking full-time, part-time, locums, per-diem, and other traditional roles. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Currently, only a handful of states allow physicians to participate in a patient compensation fund. These are helpful funds that help protect physicians in medical malpractice claims. There are similar to tort reform. This video shares information about these patient compensation funds and what to do in states that have them if you are contracting directly for a new opportunity in one of these states. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Most physicians and medical professionals are accustomed to traditional malpractice insurance. When contracting with federal or state agencies, malpractice insurance is handled differently. Make sure you are covered, no matter if you are contracting in a full-time or part-time role. This podcast introduces what you should know when contracting with these facilities. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Individual malpractice policies are always best, but they are more expensive. It is common for physicians and other medical professionals to be placed on a group malpractice policy. This is an informative podcast about group policies and the relevance of the Certificate of Insurance (COI). Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
It is a common question... Should I work with a malpractice broker or agent? This video provides education about the two and things to be aware of if you choose to work with a broker or an agent. Both are good options, depending on what type of malpractice insurance you are looking for. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
It is essential for all physicians and medical professionals to understand what is meant by the $1/3 million written on your Certificate of Insurance (COI). What does that fraction represent? This informative podcast explains the meaning of this fraction and what it says about your malpractice policy. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This informative podcast explains why most physicians will want to have malpractice insurance. There are rare instances where physicians may not want malpractice insurance. This video reviews why it is needed for most physicians. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Medical professionals, especially physicians, may want to consider having an LLC or PLLC if they want to independently contract with a medical facility. Although it is not mandatory that independent medical professionals have an LLC or PLLC, it is worth considering. This does not apply to those that are fully employed. This podcast provides our reasonings for incorporating as an LLC or PLLC. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
In this podcast, we share why we prefer to contract directly with medical facilities to negotiate our own deal rather than go thru a staffing agency. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
If you are a physician or other medical professional, it can be difficult to build rapport with your patients and families if you are not there daily or full-time. In this podcast, we share how we build rapport with our patients and their families to improve our standing at the hospital so that medical facilities keep inviting us back. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
In this video we discuss what things can make you a great physician or CRNA that only works part-time or has some other non-traditional arrangements with a medical facility. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
It can be scary for individuals, especially physicians and CRNAs, to go without employer-sponsored health insurance. This podcast provides information about the options for independent practitioners to obtain their own health insurance rather than relying on an employer. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
In this podcast, we visit some of the items you should discuss with a facility when you are attempting to negotiate directly with a facility as a physician or CRNA. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This video discusses the buy-out fees and non-competes that exist when working thru staffing agencies. This podcast also discusses how to deal with the buy-out fees if you attempt to contract directly with a facility after working thru a locums agency. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
There can sometimes be confusion of what you can and can't "write off" as a business expense. Independent physicians and CRNAs should educate themself about what business expenses are reasonable as tax write-offs. This podcast reviews many of the items that we consider business expenses. Please speak with a CPA to obtain professional advice rather than relying fully on this video. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
Physicians and CRNAs should understand the basics of negotiating for a 1099 and W2 positions when working out a clinical arrangement with a medical facility. This podcast reviews the items you should worry about if you are contracting as a 1099 or W2. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This podcast provides an overview of how physicians and CRNAs can obtain and handle malpractice insurance when contracting directly for locums, per diem, part-time or any other role. Join our community at https://flexmedstaff.com/
There are many key differences between jobs that pay you as a 1099 independent contractor and a W2 employee. Knowing the differences is key to negotiating for a new opportunity, dealing with taxes, business expenses, and what the money looks like when it hits your bank account. As a medical professional, you can contract as an employee or independent contractor. This informative video provides an overview of the differences between 1099 and W2. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/
This video explores why FlexMedStaff was created, it's mission and how it hopes to help physicians and CRNAs. Join our community and marketplace at https://flexmedstaff.com/