Physician moonlighting doesn't require major travel burdens

Hearing about moonlighting and per-diem opportunities may frequently conjure up images of traveling long distances to go to work. The healthcare landscape and practice environment for doctors are changing at a breathtaking pace, and this is unfortunately reflected in soaring burnout and job dissatisfaction statistics (topping 50 percent overall and climbing for all physicians, according to various reports.) Breaking free from the administrative and bureaucratic headaches of regular full-time employment with a sole employer is one way to break the cycle and regain a bit of control and autonomy. Suneel Dhand, MD, is an internal medicine physician, author and speaker, and co-founder of DocsDox.com.