The Medicus Pulse
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Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Medicus Pulse! We're excited to launch our first LinkedIn newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest in locum tenens and healthcare.
Healthcare Highlights
Did You Know? Nearly 50% of Healthcare Executives Feel Their Hospitals Are Unprepared for Current Patient Volumes.
Physician shortages are continuing to impact healthcare leaders, patient care, and physician well-being. These shortages have led to increased workloads, longer wait times, and heightened stress levels across the healthcare system. Our Q3 State of the Market Report provides the latest insights and data on the healthcare market trends and locum tenens news. In this edition, you'll gain valuable insights into healthcare staffing challenges, explore the widening disparities in access to specialized care, and find updates on interim staffing and more.
To unlock the full Q3 market report, click here.
"As hospitals deal with managing patient numbers during provider shortages, Medicus offers innovative and reliable staffing solutions. Our Transition Program helps hospitals with interim staffing and workforce stabilization. We focus on long-term coverage during changes in health system operations, like provider turnover or shifting from outsourced to employed programs. This provides healthcare leaders with the flexibility and support needed to ensure continuous patient care.” – Bob Dickey, Chief Executive Officer
Medicus Picks
Navigating the Radiologist Shortage: Strategies to Meet the Rising Demands for Care
In the United States, the shortage of radiologists has reached a critical level, exacerbated by the growing disparity between graduation and retirement rates. This staffing shortfall is sparking nationwide discussion, with projections indicating a potential shortage of up to 86,000 primary and specialty care physicians by 2034. Radiology, part of the "other specialties" category, could face a combined specialty shortage of 19,500 physicians.
Several factors contribute to this physician shortage, including limited residency positions, increased radiology sub-specialization, an aging population, and a rising burnout rate among radiologists. Navigating these challenges is vital to ensuring continued access to radiological care.
To learn more about the growing radiologist shortage and innovative strategies to tackle it, click here.
From the OR to the Amazing Race: Discover the Flexibility of Locum Tenens with Amber and Vinny's Incredible Journey
Imagine a career that not only supports your dreams but also propels you into the adventure of a lifetime. For CRNAs Amber and Vinny, this dream became a reality thanks to the flexibility of a locum tenens career with Medicus. Their journey began in the summer of 2021, driven by a desire for increased work-life balance and scheduling freedom. This career path allowed them to take on new assignments, immerse themselves in new experiences, and never miss out on important life events.
When the opportunity to participate in The Amazing Race arose, the flexibility of their locum tenens careers—and the support from Medicus—enabled them to seize this once-in-a-lifetime chance. Amber and Vinny's story highlights the unique advantages of locum tenens work, showing how it can provide the perfect balance between professional excellence and personal adventure.
Read their full story here.
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Interested in Locum Tenens Job Opportunities?
Are you a locum radiologist interested in locum tenens job opportunities? Hear from Medicus recruiter Nick about our exclusive locum radiology jobs in the great state of Michigan!
Not a radiologist? Explore additional locum tenens opportunities here.
Medicus Cares: Making a Difference in Our Community
At Medicus, our commitment to making a difference goes beyond healthcare; it extends to actively supporting our community. This month, the entire Medicus team united to donate shoes, providing essential footwear for children in foster care through The Pass Along Project. This initiative accepts all types of shoes: old or dirty shoes are recycled to generate funds for foster care programs, while new or gently used shoes are cleaned and given directly to children. Whether transformed into funds or given directly to the children, these shoes will have a lasting impact on the lives of children in need in New Hampshire. We invite you to learn more about The Pass Along Project here.
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