In my previous articles, I’ve mentioned that I have been both a hiring manager and an applicant, so have a unique perspective on the hiring of pharmacists (and I believe much of this applies to all clinicians). In this two-part series, I’ll cover what it is really like in the other person’s shoes; for applicants, […]
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The Job Interview: the Hiring Manager’s Perspective
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The Benefits of Chain Pharmacy for Aspiring Community Pharmacists
By my last year of pharmacy school, after researching the numerous opportunities available to pharmacists, I knew I wanted to at least start out working in community pharmacy. I really like the energy, the interactions with patients (although admittedly it does come with good and bad), and the chance to learn about a wide variety […]
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Switching Careers? Become a Travel Nurse!
Your role as a travel nurse is to step in for regular staff nurses or to be an additional help on a short-term basis. This has been especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased need of hospitals and clinics. Travel nurses primarily relocate all over the country, but there are opportunities to work […]
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The Unique Experience of Temporary Staffing
It was 9:15 a.m. I had been at the pharmacy since 7:45 p.m. Over 13 hours…and counting (no pun intended). I was scheduled to leave at 8:00 a.m., over an hour ago. Five pages remained in the queue (for those unfamiliar, that is 75 prescriptions to be filled). So many questions were going through my […]
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Network Like a Natural
Connecting with other clinicians provides a path to developing both your clinical and professional resources. None of us can function in a vacuum, so building your network is a great way to collaborate, increase your skill set and develop a support system. And if you happen to be considering a new job? Networking remains steady […]
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Saving Money While on the Road
Life on the road can be challenging when it comes to sticking to a budget. Eating out, transportation, and even laundry can add up quickly! The key is to experience new places while stacking your savings account. Here’s a list of strategies to trim your spending while living “life on the road”. Bring Your Food […]
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Pros and Cons of Different Travel Nurse Assignment Lengths
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic slowing down (but not yet disappearing), there is still an increasing interest in travel nursing and nursing assignments. Travel nurses and other traveling temporary healthcare professionals are currently in a great position for higher paying assignments and expand upon their current careers. However, not everyone is sold on the idea of […]
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How to Bill Medicare and Medicaid for Physical Therapists
In my blog for January, we took a look at an article on lexology.com, detailing how the Department of Health and Human Services and The Department of Justice have started enforcement on Physical Therapy Providers that bill Medicare and Medicaid. In my blog this month, I wanted to explore ways to address the authors’ key […]
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Medical Moonlighting: Make More Money in Travel Allied Health
Allied health professionals looking to make more outside their permanent position can take on a second job as a travel allied health professional. Check out our advice on moonlighting, and whether moonlighting is right for you.
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Online Resources for Traveling Professionals
Housing Furnished Finder is a great resource for finding housing that is move-in ready. The website is free and easy to navigate. All you have to do is fill out a form regarding your requests such as city, budget, dates, etc. Your information will then be matched with potential rentals, and the property owners will […]