Locum Tenens Agencies Offering Anesthesiologist Contract Employment
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Anesthesia Recruitment
Locum tenens agencies are constantly getting contract employment opportunities for anesthesiologists as the demand for this medical position is increasing in cities and rural areas. Employment with physician staffing firms is not really employment at all, but is considered contract labor by the firm and the IRS. The anesthesiologist is responsible for paying Federal Income Tax and the full portion of Self-employment Tax/Social Security Tax, with the later tax costing an estimated 15.3 percent of the income.
Benefits of Anesthesiologist Contract Employment through Locum Tenens AgenciesAnesthesiologists finding contract employment through locum tenens agencies are getting some of the highest-paid locum tenens jobs available at this time. Based on an eight hour day, anesthesiologist can make almost four times the salary of a doctor in pediatrics. When working more than 40 hours in a week, the physician specializing in anesthesia will earn time-and-a-half pay for each hour. The locum tenens agency, such as Onyx M.D., pays for the physician's initial travel to the location of the job. Additional travel to and from the location to visit family and friends is at the expense of the anesthesiologist. Agencies should pay for licenses, certifications and the insurance needed to supply anesthesia in the state where the locum tenens job takes place. Lodging is usually provided during the length of the locum tenens project. It is important for the anesthesiologist to specify what kind of lodging is required or preferred. Some agencies also provide a vehicle for the anesthesiologist while under the employment of the locum tenens firm. Food and gas expenses are the responsibility of the physician. |
