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  • Self-Diagnosing Patients. How to Deal With Dr. Google

    Self-Diagnosing Patients. How to Deal With Dr. Google

    With the growth of available technology and the expansiveness of the internet, patients would inevitably use these resources to self-diagnose. The most common sources patients use include WebMD and Google, and often these sources are not the most accurate. Patient self-diagnosis is something that healthcare providers must deal with regularly. A report from the Pew Research Center states that 35% of U.S. adults have admitted to going online specifically to diagnose themselves or someone they know based on symptoms they perceive they have. According to Google, 1 in 20 searches on their platform are related to healthcare. 

    With all of this available technology and resources, patient self-diagnosis is often riddled with inaccurate information, according to a 2015 study from Harvard Medical School. Researchers tested this by entering symptoms into online symptom checkers and found that only 34% of the time, these programs yielded an accurate diagnosis.

    Many providers’ first reaction is to dismiss a self-diagnosis automatically. Still, the Journal of Participatory Medicine published research that suggests that those patients who self diagnose are more likely to comply with provider care plans. For providers, this is a chance to further engage with their patients, which ultimately leads to better care.

    We have provided a few strategies that you, as a physician, can use to help address those patients who self-diagnose on the internet.

    Tell Patients to Keep Searching Online

    Although it may seem counter-intuitive, providers can mitigate many of the issues that present themselves when a patient self-diagnoses by leaning into the matter. When you encourage them to keep searching online, it helps to validate their want to be in control of their health outcomes. Starting with this bit of mental back and forth helps to create the ability for providers to have much more success with patient self-diagnosis. This, in turn, allows for better conversations during examinations and deeper levels of trust. You can also encourage patients to dive deeper into their self-diagnosis so it can become more accurate and hopefully cause less unnecessary worry.

    Provide Patients Reliable Resources for Self Diagnosis

    If your patients are going to self-diagnose, then the best thing for providers to do is to help direct them to websites that can provide them with websites that can give them credible medical information. Sites that you could suggest may include  The Mayo Clinic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. These websites help by offering a combination of accurate and easy to comprehend information. The National Library of Medicine also has a full page of links on how to find and evaluate health information online. Offering these beneficial resources helps to decrease the likelihood that a patient receives the wrong information.

    Encourage Patients to Discuss Their Research

    The final thing you can do to address patient self-diagnosis is to encourage those same patients to discuss their research with you during their exam. This is an excellent opportunity to provide care for what a patient believes they are going through and helping guide them through their anxiety and confusion. Doing this helps to counter any diagnosis that a patient has done that could be misleading, comes from a questionable source, or inaccurate. When having these types of open and honest conversations, you can foster more trust from patients who self-diagnose, in turn allowing them to rely more on your medical advice. 

    Handling patients who self-diagnose requires a shift in mindset. By embracing patients who choose to take an active role in their care, you are creating strategies that increase communication and education. This connection with your patients helps prevent issues and provides them with the security that you have their care in mind.

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • 5 States To Consider for Your Next Locum Assignment

    5 States To Consider for Your Next Locum Assignment

    If you are looking for a new locum assignment or just feel the travel bug bite, you have come to the right place. Here at MedCare Staffing, we’ve combined a list of five states that could help satisfy your travel bug. These states have a large number of locum tenens opportunities, so if one of them speaks to you, feel free to reach out to one of our recruiting consultants and get ready for your next adventure. 

    New York

    New York is a state full of various attractions. NYC is at the top of the list for state attractions, but the state has much more to offer. Upstate New York includes such beautiful sites as the Adirondack Mountains, which are said to be breathtaking in the fall. The Hudson River Valley also offers many fun seasonal events and opportunities. New York is home to more than 200 hospitals, many of which include top-ranked facilities. The state also consists of a vast number of short-term and long-term positions for locum tenens workers.

    North Carolina

    North Carolina has the best of both worlds. If you like the beach and love the mountains, this state is for you! The state also offers incredible historical landmarks as well, from Kitty Hawk to the Biltmore Estate. While North Carolina isn’t being hit as hard by the physician shortage, they are still in need of providers to work locum assignments, especially in rural areas of the state. 

    Montana

    Montana has a lot to offer. Not only is it an affordable place to live, but it has plenty to offer for locum tenens workers. With a wealth of outdoor adventures, it has a little bit for everyone. Montana has the charm of a small city as well! Montana is looking for locum tenens workers of all kinds, and the opportunities are spread all across the state as well, so if you prefer bigger cities or rural towns, Montana is the place for you.

    Georgia

    Georgia is a great place to be if you love the hustle and bustle of city life. The Peach State has one of America’s best urban cities, Atlanta. While Georgia is better known for its big cities, it also has plenty of historical towns and cities to visit. Georgia also has many fantastic hospitals that are at the top of their research field.

    South Dakota

    South Dakota is the perfect place to live if you love history! From the incredible Mount Rushmore to the Badlands where you can find fantastic fossils. South Dakota is one of the country’s most scenic and beautiful states, with so much to offer. South Dakota also offers 28 acute care facilities in the state, which means they need locum tenens workers from all specialties. 

    If any of these states interest you, contact a MedCare Staffing consultant today. Or feel free to visit our job board by clicking here. We are adding new permanent and locum assignments weekly.

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians, Dentists & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • Happy National PA Week from MedCare Staffing

    Happy National PA Week from MedCare Staffing

    It’s National PA week, and if you are a PA, MedCare Staffing would like to celebrate you! National PA Week is celebrated every year from October 6th-12th and is a time to recognize and celebrate the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s healthcare. During PA Week, consider talking with a PA about what it is they do or visit The American Academy of PAs website to learn more about this fast-growing profession.

    We know that not everyone has been treated by a PA, but there is a chance that you will be at some point in your life. In a primary care setting, PAs have been handling outpatient visits in an increasing number, increasing from 10% of visits to 15% from 200-2008, according to the AMA Journal of Ethics. With more than 123,000 PAs working across the country—according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the profession is expected to grow 31 percent between 2018 and 2028. This growth in the business helps to add incredible talent to our healthcare system and provide a unique experience for patients.

    As a PA, you’ve followed your passion for helping others, improving care, and changing lives. If you are working as a locum tenens PA, you’re helping fill a critical need across the country—giving healthcare teams the support and relief where they need it the most and helping to create meaningful connections with patients along the way. Thank you for choosing this career, for your commitment to your practice and for the positive impact you have on patients’ lives!

    If you’re a PA, thank you! We’re honored to partner with numerous locum tenens PAs with assignments every year and are inspired by the stories we gather from PAs, making a difference in the community. And lastly, we’re proud of the work we do to find matches between quality healthcare organizations and locum tenens PAs. It’s our job to give hospitals, clinics, labs, and other facilities the tools they need to care for communities—and help you reap the rewards of satisfying, flexible locum tenens work.

    From everyone at MedCare Staffing to all the PAs across the country, THANK YOU. Happy National PA Week!

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • Avoid Staffing Shortages During Cold & Flu Season

    Avoid Staffing Shortages During Cold & Flu Season

    Cold and flu season is often a hectic time for many hospitals and healthcare facilities, and those who haven’t planned accordingly are more likely to experience staffing shortages in care. These are the kind of deficits that not only inconvenience patients but can also inflict damage on the reputation, revenue, and long-term viability of hospitals and care facilities.

    “The National Institutes of Health estimates colds and flu absences from work and school cost the economy more than $30 billion annually,” says Donna Marbury for Medical Economics. She then goes on to say “The pressure on medical practices to provide quick, efficient, and effective treatment is stronger than ever.”

    Cold and flu season not only brings care facilities a massive influx of patients to deal with, but it also frequently causes staff shortages when the workers in your facility get sick.

    Locums Workers Can Help Staffing Shortages During Cold & Flu Season

    Locum tenens, a phrase when translated from Latin, means “to hold a place.” Locum tenens is used for staffing temporary or fill-in workers and was created initially for just this sort of situation. Locum tenens workers help ensure that care remains continuous during periods when regular staff are temporarily unavailable (or find themselves overwhelmed). With the influx of patients coming into care facilities during cold and flu season, the need for relief for staff is at an all-time high, and this is where locum tenens workers come into play.

    Locum staffing has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, to the point where locum tenens workers aren’t strictly physicians but have grown. Now it includes dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse anesthetists, and other advanced practitioners (i.e., nurse practitioners and physician assistants) all of these workers offer a tremendous amount of help when it comes to alleviating care shortages during busy times. Even though most locums workers can be available with little notice, the best approach to locums staffing is to have a plan in place ahead of time. Creating a partnership with a staffing company such as MedCare Staffing can help to ensure that the types of locum workers your facility will need are available when and where you need them the most.

    “Consider tapping a temp agency early in the cold & flu season to identify candidates who can fill in early mornings, evenings, and weekends,” Marbury writes.

    Including a few locum workers in your long-term staffing strategy has many other advantages. Although some experts have advised that locum doctors and practitioners are to be used as a last-ditch solution to a staffing shortage, there are many benefits to bringing these workers to your team before they are needed to help prevent burnout.

    We can help with staffing issues! Contact MedCare Staffing today to discuss your locum needs with a recruitment specialist. You can also submit a request directly on our website!

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • Have You Considered Practicing In A Rural Location?

    Have You Considered Practicing In A Rural Location?

    When talking to providers about practicing in a rural location, we hear “I need a Starbucks” or “My family needs a community with an Apple store and a 20 theatre movie complex.” We understand. Cities like Atlanta or Denver offer you countless activities, housing, schools, etc. but rural locations usually see the most value. You can get higher pay, lower cost of living, and most of all, provide care to underserved communities. Rural communities traditionally have had a difficult time attracting physicians. recent survey posted on FierceHealthcare found most new doctors (65%) would prefer to work in communities of 250,000 or more.

    Want to see a few benefits of working in a rural location? Read on below.

    1. Excellent Work-Life Balance

    Do you desire to spend quality time with your patients? It’s possible in a rural area. With fewer patients each day, you can work at your own pace. Then you can less time in the clinic or facility, and more time to enjoy activities outside of work. Practicing locums in rural areas will go a long way in creating your work-life balance. Since we all need more balance in our hectic lives, this is a bonus.

    2. Introduction to Different Patients and Styles of Training in Rural Locations

    If you choose to practice in rural locations, you will have the opportunity to provide care to an assortment of patients. Creating a chance to encounter various styles of training as you give the patients care. As a result, you can expand your experience with medical procedures and tactics.

    3. Higher Demand Means Higher Pay

    With the shortage of physicians in rural areas, some offer a higher rate for qualified physicians. Add this to the cost of living, housing, etc. you not only make more but save more. Some physicians and advanced practitioners use the savings to pay off debt, save for retirement or pay for unexpected expenses that happen in life.

    4. Provide Care to Underserved Communities That Need It!

    In an article posted on Becker’s Hospital Review, the following quote really hits home. “Physicians are disappearing from the map of rural America. Twenty percent of the country’s population lives in a rural area. The ratio of physicians to patients is 1 to 2,500, which means that 60 million people are dealing with the impact of this shortage.” Based on the shortage, you will be giving back to a community and the overworked providers. Just another added benefit of practicing in rural or remote locations.

    Are You Ready To Practice In Rural Locations?

    Since rural locations have more to offer, consider experiencing it for yourself. Give us a call or click here to see our job board.

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • Benefits of Primary Care in Locum Tenens

    Benefits of Primary Care in Locum Tenens

    When it comes to the medical world, primary care physicians bring a multitude of valuable qualities to the table with their ability to be versatile, flexible, and with their full breadth of general medical knowledge. Because of these beneficial characteristics, primary care physicians can provide comprehensive care, treat a range of medical conditions, and can cover treatment in numerous specialties, including preventive medicine, family practice, adolescent medicine, and public health.

    The demand for readily available access to primary and preventative care has significantly increased over the past few years, outpacing the increase in the supply of this care, which in turn creates shortages in various communities across the country. Because primary care physicians are brimming with a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, they are placed in a unique position that allows them to fill in the need for quality patient care in the following ways.

    1. Becoming a valuable member of medical care teams

    Primary care physicians have the opportunity to become valuable members of medical care teams at hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities that offer high quality, cost-effective, and continuous care to patients.

    Understaffing and gaps in primary care can lead to patients’ medical needs not being met in a satisfactory or timely manner. Most importantly, that puts patients’ health at risk and can cause an existing condition to worsen drastically. And secondly, there are financial ramifications to patients not receiving the preventative care they would be getting at an adequately staffed facility. It is cheaper for the patient if problems are caught early on as opposed to treating them when their condition is advanced and has become a severe enough illness to require specialized care. With their extensive knowledge and expertise, primary care physicians can fill gaps where needed to ensure patients and their essential preventative care do not slip through the cracks at understaffed facilities.

    2. Managing costs of patient care

    Primary care physicians are often seen as the jack-of-all-trades in the medical industry. They specialize in diagnosing, treating, and preventing a wide variety of conditions, according to the Mayo Clinic. They also have the ability to screen for all significant health-related conditions, order prescriptions, and handle other essential responsibilities that prevent or manage several illnesses.

    Because primary care physicians have a vast knowledge of many different conditions, they can help keep patients out of the ER. By keeping patients out of the ER, primary care physicians can save them around 33% on their healthcare in comparison to their peers who primarily see specialists, according to nonprofit organization Primary Care Progress. The availability of primary care physicians helps to ensure that patients’ needs are not going unnoticed, which in turn prevents issues from growing out of control and costing them more money.

    3. Improving the overall quality of care especially in rural areas

    Rural areas often suffer from a lack of quality primary care providers. The lack of providers places a burden on patients, forcing them to either altogether forgo preventative care or drive long distances in order to receive the services they need.

    These underserved areas provide multiple opportunities for providers to improve the overall quality of care for at-risk populations, which in turn helps aid efforts in the advancement of public health. If patients are able to access qualified, knowledgeable, and skilled primary care physicians without having to spend vast amounts of money and time driving out of their area, they are more likely to maintain and manage their health properly.

    Primary care providers are needed in the locums industry

    There is a great need for primary care providers in the locum tenens industry. Primary care providers are essential to support the healthcare system and expand access to quality care around the country, especially in more rural and underserved areas. With their variety of medical knowledge and vast experience, primary care physicians are the perfect candidates to provide care on the frontlines of healthcare and fulfilling the fundamental medical needs of a variety of patient populations.

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • The Growth of Telehealth/Telemedicine

    The Growth of Telehealth/Telemedicine

    Telemedicine or telehealth has seen dramatic growth in recent years. With both patients and physicians finding this technology easy to use, this growth trend should continue.

    An article posted on Care Innovations website says, “Take, for example, the escalating patient demand for virtually-delivered care. In 2017, a patient survey found that two-thirds of healthcare consumers would prefer seeing a doctor via virtual visits — a finding that takes on added importance given that the same percentage of patients say they’ve put off seeking care in the past for a variety of reasons such as convenience and cost.”

    Stuart Pologe, COO of Night Nurse, which helps to provide telephonic triage services in 37 states across the U.S., suggests that remote care has become more accepted by patients and others due to the shortage of providers in some areas. Telehealth has helped to bridge that gap.

    “Access to care needs to be more universally available, whether in the city or rural [setting],” says Pologe.

    Thomas Davis, MD, FAAFP, a consultant based in St. Louis, has added that telemedicine has the potential to increase a physician’s overall productivity. “I can treat more than twice as many acute patients per hour in a telemedicine practice as I can in the office,” Davis said.

    Noticeable trends in telehealth/telemedicine

    A recent Harvard public-health study published in a research letter in the Journal of the American Medical Association discovered that among members of one particular health plan, their annual telemedicine visits increased from 0.02 per every 1,000 members in 2005 to 6.57 per every 1,000 in 2017. More than 83 percent of these members lived in urban areas.

    “It’s not just for rural areas,” Matchinski agreed. “Telemedicine is used in large metro areas.”

    As of 2016, 32 states have passed parity laws, which require proper coverage and reimbursement for telemedicine. The Harvard study found that mental health-centered televisits have increased in areas with no psychiatrists and more comprehensive mandates on parity. Despite this, parity laws have not helped to expand primary care based telemedicine visits.

    Kwong has added that the most reimbursed specialty by public programs, including Medicaid, is telepsychiatry.

    Research firm, Mordor Intelligence, released an analysis they did of the global telemedicine market share and have forecasted that there will be a compound annual growth of 18.83% between 2018 t0 2023. The report valued the telemedicine market in 2017 at $32,842 million. The drivers of this market include Medicare reimbursement for telehealth claims. 

    The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services has expended reimbursement in the 2019 fiscal year for Internet communication technologies, such as virtual check-ins and various remote evaluation services.  

    Vidyo is an embedded video technology company based in Hackensack, New Jersey, and they recently released a study through which it was discovered that more than 75% of 300 health care delivery organization respondents reported that they were currently operating or planning to launch telehealth services soon. Around two-thirds of the respondents to the survey said that they plan to spend 20% or more of their tech budget on telemedicine.

    Chief marketing officer at Vidyo, Elana Anderson, said in a release that she fully expects that “2018 will be the year that ‘telemedicine’ becomes standard medicine and mobile or remote access becomes the new normal.”

    Anderson has attributed this prediction to patient satisfaction and the timeliness of care provided, along with how efficient telemedicine is along with the high return on investment that telemedicine is showing. 

    Addressing specific needs

    Kwong reported that on both the state and federal levels that there is a public health telemedicine trend towards addressing the opioid epidemic because of the limited number of professionals that are trained to treat substance abuse disorders. “A lot of policy has focused on counseling and mental and behavioral health,” she said.

    The Opioid Crisis Act includes a push for agencies to create rules that are related to prescribing opioids through telemedicine platforms. 

    Emergency departments in community-based hospitals often rely on telestroke communication with a neurologist located at a major medical center. Telemedicine services have also been used to help remote victims of man-made and even natural disasters. 

    A multitude of professionals, including but not limited to dentists and anesthesiologists, can practice using telehealth. 

    “Dentists usually have a dental hygienist with the patient, working the exam camera,” said Kwong, explaining that while patients may be seeing the hygienist for the cleaning portion of the exam, the dentist could be performing the check-up remotely. This helps to ensure that dentists are able to provide services for as many patients as possible. 

    Jobs in the field

    Kwong has reported that while most of the telemedicine physicians she works with only practice telemedicine part-time, some full-time telemedicine jobs do exist with large providers, such as American Well and Teledoc. Some locum tenens jobs like Medcare Staffing can include a full or part-time telemedicine element.

    Opportunities in telemedicine are also available for nurse practitioners, allied professionals, registered nurses, and physician assistants, with various models for oversight and supervision.

    With some of the barriers surrounding telemedicine breaking-down and patients is expected to move towards a trend of more remote care, the technology will likely grow in its popularity, thus supporting more jobs.

    “This change is coming,” Kwong said.

    Are you interested in telemedicine jobs? Please contact a consultant at MedCare Staffing to discuss opportunities today!

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!

  • Locum Tenens With A Full-Time Job. Can It Work?

    Locum Tenens With A Full-Time Job. Can It Work?

    Some full-time physicians and advanced practitioners have said no to locums because they feel they do not have the time. Some are concerned that it would interfere with their current job and we understand. Working locums does not mean its a second-job but more like a supplemental opportunity. Whether wanting to earn a little extra cash or exploring a new location, locums work has a lot to offer. There are unique benefits to consider when thinking of this as an option.

    You Get To Choose When and Where

    With the demand for locums skyrocketing, the control is yours. Assignments vary from a few shifts a week, to a few a month with short and long term assignment as well. With MedCare Staffing, we will partner with you while doing our best to find the perfect match.

    It’s A Great Way To Make Extra Income

    Are you a new graduate with student debt? According to an article posted in December 2018, the class of 2018 medical school students graduated with $196,520 in student loans. Also, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, seventy-five percent of medical school students in the class of 2018 graduated with student debt. Consider picking up locum tenens assignments and begin chipping away at this financial debt.

    Unexpected Benefits of Locum Tenens

    Working locum tenens can add to your repertoire of skills and experiences. When a medical provider travels outside of the network that they work in, they suddenly become exposed to various methods of doing things and unique nuances of different practices. And not to mention the cultural differences if one travels a long distance for locum tenens work.

    As you can see, there are a few reasons to consider locums even with a full-time position. MedCare Staffing would love the opportunity to share more so feel free to contact us us at 888-474-3380 and let’s begin the conversation!

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, Veteran-owned, family-oriented team; we start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.
    What we do. We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs.

  • Experience Texas On Your Next Locums Assignment

    Experience Texas On Your Next Locums Assignment

    We all have heard that everything is bigger in Texas and MedCare Staffing has a way for you to find out! If you are a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner, would you consider working an assignment in this great state? Even better, some of our jobs will be working with one of our government clients. Any active state license will work!

    Texas not only is the second largest states in the U.S., but it is also home to a big chunk of our clients. Below we list a few experiences you can have while working in Texas.

    A Plethora of Outdoor Adventures

    Big Ben in West Texas is a hiker’s paradise with over 150 miles of trails. Both experienced backpackers and day hikers alike will enjoy the boundless beauty of this masterpiece.

    Visit the Grand Canyon of Texas! Palo Duro Canyon is the second largest canyon in the country and lies in the heart of the Panhandle.

    Like to visit the beach? Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover. Click here to explore this beautiful location!

    Experience Texas Food! (Or Should We Say Barbecue)

    Did someone say BBQ? With the endless amount of BBQ joints across Texas, some may consider taking an assignment just for the food!

    Sporting Events Everyone Can Enjoy

    The Dallas/Fort Worth area is home to just about every major sporting event or team. Whether it’s the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks or the Dallas Stars, take your pick. Oh and don’t forget Nascar and PGA golf!

    Want To Work in Texas For Your Next Assignment?

    We would love for you to consider working with MedCare Staffing. Click here to see our job board now or feel free to call us at 888-474-3380 and let’s begin the conversation today!

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, Veteran-owned, family-oriented team, we start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers. 
    What we do. We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs.

  • Growing Demand for Psychiatrists in 2019

    Growing Demand for Psychiatrists in 2019

    Are you looking for a psychiatric job? With the growing demand, MedCare Staffing would like to talk with you.

    The U.S. needs more psychiatrists, especially in some areas of the country. Specialized psychiatrist jobs are often harder to fill, including but not limited to pediatric and adolescent psychiatrists and geriatric psychiatrists, according to a report from the University of Michigan written in December of 2018.

    Why is the demand so high?

    The report from the University of Michigan noted that the Affordable Care Act is behind this shortage as more people than before have access to behavioral health services. 

    Other research articles have shown this trend to be real. Merritt Hawkins’ 2018 review of physician recruiting trends and starting salaries have noted that psychiatrists have been ranked among the most-requested types of physicians searches, and called the shortage of psychiatrists “an escalating crisis.” And a 2017 report on psychiatric professionals shortage from the National Council for Behavioral Health (NCBH) noted that 77 percent of counties are found to be drastically underserved by psychiatrists.

    These problems we’re seeing in patient access to behavioral health services are compounded by the fact that around 40 percent of all practicing psychiatrists tend to work in private practice now and typically only accept cash payments. This change in practice puts their services out of reach for many patients, even if they are in an area with a high number of psychiatrists.

    Demand for child and adolescent psychiatrists growing

    Adult psychiatrists are always in demand and experts have been predicting that the continuous shortage of adolescent and child psychiatrists is expected to grow at an even more critical rate.

    A report from The University of Michigan discovered that 9,956 adolescent and child psychiatrists were practicing in the United States as of May 2018, according to the latest data from the American Medical Association Masterfile. Much like other psychiatrists, they were more likely to cluster in highly populated areas, such as parts of the West Coast and the Northeastern U.S.

    A map on the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) shows a severe shortage in care provided; in these areas, there are 17 or fewer adolescent and child psychiatrists per every 100,00 children under the age of 18.

    “Between the oceans, there are not many,” says Kim, who headed the AACAP Task Force on Work-Force Needs from 1999-2001 and served on a steering committee that addressed workforce issues afterward. This means that children who live in rural areas rather than on the more heavily populated coastal cities, along with those who live in lower socio-economic areas, have significantly less access to proper psychiatric care.

    Both geriatric and addiction psychiatrists are in high demand currently.
    The study authors from the University of Michigan wrote that “Given the current and projected psychiatrist shortages, these high-demand populations will suffer from the uneven geographical distribution of the few specialized psychiatrists in the country”

    Solving the psychiatrist shortage

    What can we do to solve the growing shortage of psychiatrists and limited access to proper mental health services? Most experts agree that there is not one single solution to this problem.

    Increasing the number of new psychiatrists that are being trained, along with adding more residency training positions, will help. Being able to honestly address reimbursement issues that tend to push psychiatrists to move to a practice that is cash-only, or not accepting Medicaid would help to address this issue. Another requirement is to come up with ways in which psychiatric care can be increased in underserved areas.

    For now, hospitals and practices are searching for psychiatrists to fill short-term locum tenens assignments and permanent positions. And the outlook for psychiatric jobs remains strong.

    Do you have any availability in your schedule? MedCare Staffing is actively recruiting psychiatrists across the nation. We have short-term and long-term locum tenens, as well as permanent opportunities. Feel free to reach out to us anytime! We would consider it an honor to partner with you.

    Who are we? MedCare Staffing is a small, veteran-owned, family-oriented team. We start every day with gratitude because we LOVE what we do! We are a team on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and providers.

    What we do: We place Physicians & Advanced Practitioners in Locum Tenens, Contract Positions and Permanent Jobs

    To contact MedCare Staffing call 888.474.3380 or visit or website by clicking here!