Telemedicine and Locums NPs

Goldenfox · Jan 25, 2019

I used to do both. There are reputable companies out there that post these jobs (there used to be, anyway). You apply to them just like any other job. As a locum, you will be traveling to the location, but be certain its in your contract that they are going to pay all the logistics costs. Many of them now want the NP to pay the travel and housing costs out of an all inclusive rate, and the hourly pay is often not enough for this.

Telemedicine, in my experience, is a waste of time. A few of these companies are actually good. Most are not. These days its usually a company that figured out a way to make big money off selling DMEs though they typically only pay you a relative pittance ($20 to $30) for each one that you prescribe. If you decide to do this make sure that you are licensed to practice in whatever state your patient lives in. And if the state requires a collaborating physician you are typically required to bring your own.

Panakee · Jan 26, 2019

Thank you. I definitely have found some of the duds but also know there are some decent once. Hopefully people actively in telemedicine or virtual or locums practitioner can suggest some recommendations. I have seen with locums the pay does very but having the ability to go to different cities to work sounds interesting.