Author - Alisa Tank

Alisa Tank

About the Author

Alisa Tank is a content specialist at CHG Healthcare. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, road trips, and exploring Utah’s desert landscapes.

March 6, 2023
Person at a computer talking to another via video conferencing

7 job search tips for physicians and advanced practice providers

Experience and personality aren’t enough in today’s physician job market. These seven tips will help you stand out from the crowd.
Experience and personality aren’t enough in today’s physician job market. These seven tips will help you stand out from the crowd.
July 7, 2022

6 post-residency career tips for doctors

As you contemplate what’s next for you post-residency, here are six career tips for physicians that will help you find a job you love.
As you contemplate what’s next for you post-residency, here are six career tips for physicians that will help you find a job you love.
July 19, 2023
Locum tenens surgeon operating on patient

2023 general surgery salary report: General surgeon compensation up 2%

The average general surgeon salary rose to $412K in 2022, up 2% from the $402K average reported for the prior year.
The average general surgeon salary rose to $412K in 2022, up 2% from the $402K average reported for the prior year.
March 9, 2023
Effectively negotiate your physician contract

Negotiate your physician contract: An expert answers your questions [webinar follow-up]

Webinar follow-up: An expert answers your questions on how to effectively negotiate your physician contract.
Webinar follow-up: An expert answers your questions on how to effectively negotiate your physician contract.
April 12, 2023
Physician laughs with colleague in a hospital on his first locum tenens assignment

How to have a great first locum tenens assignment

Two experienced locums physicians share their tips for making your first locum tenens assignment a success.
Two experienced locums physicians share their tips for making your first locum tenens assignment a success.
February 10, 2025
doctor applying for her NPI

How to apply for a National Provider Identifier number

The NPI is a unique, government-issued, standard identification number for individual providers and healthcare organizations.
The NPI is a unique, government-issued, standard identification number for individual providers and healthcare organizations.
June 6, 2023
neurologist hired by recruiting for hard-to-fill physician specialties

7 ways to shorten the recruiting cycle for hard-to-fill physician specialties

Two rural healthcare systems have found success in recruiting for hard-to-fill positions by thinking creatively and being proactive.
Two rural healthcare systems have found success in recruiting for hard-to-fill positions by thinking creatively and being proactive.
May 30, 2023
Physicians speaking with administrator about locum tenens

5 key takeaways from the State of Locum Tenens Report

Discover five key insights about the locum tenens industry, including usage stats and benefits for both facilities and physicians.
Discover five key insights about the locum tenens industry, including usage stats and benefits for both facilities and physicians.
July 20, 2026
Physician on the computer obtaining DEA registration

How to obtain a DEA license: Application, fees, and renewal guide

Find out what a DEA license is, why most physicians need to obtain one, and steps for how you can apply for registration.
Find out what a DEA license is, why most physicians need to obtain one, and steps for how you can apply for registration.