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10 reasons I love my job in utilization review as a physician
Utilization review is a popular consideration for physicians looking for nonclinical work. I’ve worked in utilization review for close to 5 years. For doctors considering to pursue this position, here are 10 reasons why I love it
Be your own physician champion
Physician champions don’t need to be for just for EMR implementations. Here are tips on how to add value into your life by being your own physician champion.
Mistakes to avoid when negotiating a physician contract
Getting new job offers, paid side gigs, and opportunities to do consulting work are all quite exciting. However, before you agree to any informal verbal or written agreements, it is important to do a thorough review of the document. Here, we have 5 common contract mistakes you can easily avoid.
Locum tenens companies for physicians, founded by physicians
Locum tenens has addressed the need for temporary physician staffing of the healthcare industry for decades. Let’s look at physicians who have pinpointed this problem and took an innovative approach to solve it.
Stop multitasking and task switching… and start prioritizing
Can we multitask? According to study, we cannot. In reality, our brain is just switching from one task to another which may lead to unfavorable effects. What we need to learn is to prioritize.
What are fair collaborating physician fees for nurse practitioner collaborations?
What are appropriate collaborating physicians fees when supervising a nurse practitioner? Here’s how to negotiate a fair compensation for your time, effort, and liability.
The best (and worst) types of physician franchise opportunities
There are a ton of physician franchise opportunities out there. We have 3 rules for how to select the best, and pinpoint the worst of them.
Franchises for doctors and how to tell if owning one is right for you
Certain personality traits and interests lend themselves to franchise ownership. Your modus operandi in clinical practice can also shed light on whether you may be successful with a franchise. Here are ten characteristics that suggest a franchise should be a serious consideration for you’re interested in owning a business.
How to get an ABMS board certification without fellowship
If you’re already board certified, there are ways to achieve a second ABMS board certification without doing a fellowship. Here, we present the two main ways to accomplish this.
Remote medical director job opportunity with great salary and benefits
Look for Zebras has been exclusively retained to search for a dynamic Medical Director for our client. $320,000+ with great benefits.
Financial independence, physician retirement age, and happiness with Xrayvsn
Physician and blogger Xrayvsn gives us his insight on financial independence, physician retirement age, and more in this interview post.
Tax deductions for physicians with side gigs
Physician independent contractor tax deductions can really add up. If you have income from a side gig, don’t miss out on them! Here are 10 that you might qualify for.
How to maximize your salary in the world of therapy
There are significant differences in salary across work settings as a physical, occupational, or speech therapist. Here, we lay them out for you.
What physicians can learn from the Theranos saga… and the problem with ‘fake it till you make it’
There are lessons to learn from Theranos’ downfall: the problem with fake it till you make it, taking advice from thought leaders, and more.
How to make extra money as a resident physician
Figuring out how to make extra money as a resident physician doesn’t need to be an added source of stress in your life. Here are some great clinical and nonclinical options.
Evading the physician hourly wage trap
We tend to spend a lot of our professional lives trading time for money. Make physician hourly wage a thing of the past with these six tips, which hold true whether you’re a full-time employee or self-employed, and whether you’re practicing clinical medicine or do nonclinical work.