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Healthgrades for Professionals5 Types of Part-Time Jobs for Doctors


The medical profession is evolving to accommodate physicians seeking more flexible work arrangements. This article outlines five part-time job options for doctors looking to balance their career with personal life or avoid burnout. These alternatives offer opportunities for physicians to maintain their practice while enjoying a more manageable schedule.

Key Points:

  • Traditional medical facilities are increasingly open to part-time physician employment, especially in specialties like hospitalist medicine, radiology, and emergency medicine.
  • Locum tenens assignments provide temporary positions with flexible scheduling and potentially higher pay rates.
  • Urgent care clinics offer part-time work with more predictable hours compared to emergency departments.
  • Retail clinics in stores like CVS and Walgreens present opportunities for physicians to work flexibly and gain practice management experience.
  • Job-sharing allows physicians to split their work week with a colleague, providing schedule flexibility while maintaining their current position.

According to a 2022 survey by Medscape, 47% of physicians would take a pay cut to work fewer hours, highlighting the growing desire for work-life balance in the medical profession.


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