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 6th, 2023
March 6th, 2023
Person at a computer talking to another via video conferencing
Residents & Fellows 7 job search tips for physicians
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 19th, 2023
July 19th, 2023
Locum tenens surgeon operating on patient
Surgeons 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.
May 13th, 2024
May 13th, 2024
How locum tenens helped one NP get rid of burnout and love medicine again
Advanced Practice How locum tenens helped one NP get rid of burnout and love medicine again
Nurse practitioner Sophia Khawly shares how locum tenens became her NP burnout solution and how she came to love practicing medicine again.
Nurse practitioner Sophia Khawly shares how locum tenens became her NP burnout solution and how she came to love practicing medicine again.
March 9th, 2023
March 9th, 2023
Effectively negotiate your physician contract
Physician Careers 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.
December 1st, 2022
December 1st, 2022
Circle with text "What is locum tenens?"
Working Locum Tenens The meaning of locum tenens
When founding CompHealth in 1979, Therus Kolff thought this term would be fitting to describe physicians working temporary assignments.
When founding CompHealth in 1979, Therus Kolff thought this term would be fitting to describe physicians working temporary assignments.
April 12th, 2023
April 12th, 2023
Physician laughs with colleague in a hospital on his first locum tenens assignment
Working Locum Tenens 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 10th, 2025
February 10th, 2025
doctor applying for her NPI
Credentialing & Licensing 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 6th, 2023
June 6th, 2023
neurologist hired by recruiting for hard-to-fill physician specialties
Medical Staffing Resources 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 30th, 2023
May 30th, 2023
Physicians speaking with administrator about locum tenens
Medical Staffing Resources 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.
February 1st, 2024
February 1st, 2024
Physician on the computer obtaining DEA registration
Credentialing & Licensing How to obtain a DEA license
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.