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Can a locum tenens job advance my career in my specialty?

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If you are starting your medical career or looking to change direction, locum tenens physician jobs allow you to investigate a different subspecialty, geographic location or practice setting without the hassle of making a permanent move until you are ready. For example, in a specialty such as anesthesiology, you can find an anesthesiology locum tenens job that allows you to work with a specific group of patients.

Obstetrics: Physicians who work on obstetrical anesthesiology treat women during labor and delivery. Duties include managing post-dural puncture headaches and making decisions about combining spinal and epidural anesthesia.
Pediatrics: If you like working with children, consider a locum tenens job in pediatric anesthesiology, which may involve caring for children undergoing any type of surgery or other medical procedures.
Cardiovascular: Anesthesiologists who specialize in cardiovascular work provide care for patients during cardiac, vascular and thoracic surgeries.

To identify the right locum tenens opportunities in your specialty, a physician staffing consultant who knows your specialty can help you find the jobs to advance or reinvigorate your career.

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