Author - Allison Riley

Allison Riley

About the Author

Allison Riley is a public relations professional with more than 10 years experience in healthcare and corporate communications. She lives in New York City with her better half and two wonderful daughters. She and her girls are currently contending for world's slowest recorded stair climb to a fifth-floor apartment, and she enjoys writing so she can just finish her sentence already.

December 3, 2025
picture of doctor treating a patient

Locum tenens in 2025: Understanding locum physician motivations

Learn about the locum tenens trends in 2025, including why many physicians turn to locum tenens as a career alternative.
Learn about the locum tenens trends in 2025, including why many physicians turn to locum tenens as a career alternative.
April 3, 2023
Smiling locum tenens physician

Physician happiness: 5 strategies for improving physician well-being

We analyze the 2023 Physician Happiness Survey to guide organizations in enhancing physician well-being.
We analyze the 2023 Physician Happiness Survey to guide organizations in enhancing physician well-being.
February 5, 2025
picture of smiling nurse practitioner

The state of nurse practitioner compensation in 2024: Trends and insights

The 2024 NP salary report reveals what you need to know about compensation and job satisfaction trends.
The 2024 NP salary report reveals what you need to know about compensation and job satisfaction trends.
December 2, 2020
woman hospitalist talking with patient

3 hospitalist stories: Why I work locum tenens

Three hospitalists share how locum tenens has supported their individual career goals and helped them achieve their desired lifestyles.
Three hospitalists share how locum tenens has supported their individual career goals and helped them achieve their desired lifestyles.
November 7, 2022
Job change survey: Smiling surgeon

Burnout and desire for greater work/life balance driving physician job change

Why are physicians changing jobs? A recent survey reveals nearly 50% of physicians have chosen to take a new position since the pandemic.
Why are physicians changing jobs? A recent survey reveals nearly 50% of physicians have chosen to take a new position since the pandemic.
March 27, 2023

2022 Anesthesiology Salary Report: Anesthesiologist compensation up 7%

Anesthesiologists are among the happiest of physician specialties with higher earning potential than many other physician specialties.
Anesthesiologists are among the happiest of physician specialties with higher earning potential than many other physician specialties.
June 19, 2023
Physician talking on phone learning about compensation

2023 Physician Compensation Report: Supply and demand

Medscape's 2023 physician compensation report shows the effects of the physician shortage on supply, demand, and earnings.
Medscape's 2023 physician compensation report shows the effects of the physician shortage on supply, demand, and earnings.
February 26, 2025
smiling doctor in a doctor's office

5 reasons locum tenens is a great side gig for doctors

Locum tenens as a side gig is ideal for things like gaining broader clinical experience and earning extra income.
Locum tenens as a side gig is ideal for things like gaining broader clinical experience and earning extra income.
April 10, 2025
4 different ways locums can fit into your lifestyle

4 different ways locums can fit into your lifestyle

Find ways you can incorporate locum tenens in your life and career. Find what works for you and an agency who can support you.
Find ways you can incorporate locum tenens in your life and career. Find what works for you and an agency who can support you.