Balancing Medicine and Motherhood: Why Locum Tenens Gives Physician Parents More Freedom

Locums Section officers, Dr. Jamila Goldsmith and Dr. Eyitemi Oghogho (Dr. Temi), discuss finding work-life balance by practicing as locum tenens physicians. They challenge common misconceptions—such as instability, constant travel, and difficulty managing family life—and explain how locums actually offers greater flexibility, predictable income, and control over scheduling.

By working in focused blocks and taking extended time off, they’re able to be more present with their children, reduce burnout, and prioritize family needs. They emphasize the importance of a strong support system, planning ahead, and treating locums as a customizable, entrepreneurial career path that allows physicians to design a life that works for them.