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Healthcare travel taxes for PAs, NPs, and allied workers: 6 things to know

Working as an advanced practice (AP) locum or an allied traveler is a rewarding career, but the taxes that go along with working in multiple states can be a bit of a headache. That’s why it’s important to make sure you’re prepared and plan accordingly. Here are six things every traveler should know to make filing your taxes easier. 1. Understand the difference between 1099 and W-2 A 1099 employee is a self-employed independent contractor who’s paid according to their contract and uses a 1099 f

From start to finish: Tips for a successful locums assignment

Physicians choose to work locum tenens assignments for a variety of reasons — as a bridge from full-time work into retirement, as a way to earn extra money on the side, or because they enjoy travel, to name a few. Whatever your reason, with the right planning and preparation, a locum tenens assignment can be a positive and rewarding experience. Orthopedic surgeon and longtime locum tenens traveler Dr. Sonya Sloan shares her tips and advice on how to have a successful locum tenens assignment. Be