Locum tenens isn’t just a temporary option between permanent jobs. For experienced APPs, it can offer a different way to stay in clinical practice while gaining more control over when, where, and how they work—but the flexibility comes with tradeoffs worth understanding before making the leap.
Burnout has become one of the defining challenges facing today's healthcare workforce. Long hours, staffing shortages, administrative burdens, and increasing patient demands have left many nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals questioning whether traditional employment models still align with their personal and professional goals.
