Episode Details

Locum Tenens for Financial Freedom is the central theme of this conversation with Dr. Andrew Wilner, MD, a neurologist, author, and podcast host who built a flexible, purpose-driven career using locum tenens.

If you're a physician or medical professional searching for a way to break free from burnout, take control of your schedule, or earn more while traveling the world, this episode offers deep insight into exactly how to do that.

You’ll learn how Dr. Wilner used locum tenens to align with his passions — including scuba diving, medical writing, and global travel — while continuing to practice medicine on his own terms. Through his journey, you'll discover how to navigate the world of locums, from negotiating contracts to managing finances, reducing taxes, and building a life with flexibility, autonomy, and impact.

We also break down practical solutions to real-world problems many physicians face:

• Feeling trapped in a traditional practice

• Wanting more work-life balance and career control

• Seeking ways to earn more without sacrificing personal time

• Finding meaning in medicine without burnout

Dr. Wilner’s expertise offers actionable guidance — whether you're early-career, mid-career, or nearing retirement — to transition into a more independent and fulfilling career path.

💡 If you're looking for answers around:

• How to start in locums

• What kind of doctors succeed in this model

• How to optimize taxes and income

• Where to find trustworthy locum assignments
  …this episode is your roadmap.

📚 To check out Dr. Andrew Wilner's, MD book: The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens, visit: https://amzn.to/46PEnei

⏱️ Timestamps (25:37 Total Length)

00:00 – Intro: Meet Dr. Andrew Wilner, MD

01:15 – What is locum tenens and why Dr. Wilner chose it

03:45 – Discovering neurology and early locum lessons

06:00 – Writing, travel, and freedom: the locums lifestyle

09:00 – How locums led to personal and professional breakthroughs

12:30 – VA contracts, high demand, and freedom of choice

15:00 – Using locums for leverage and negotiation power

17:40 – Starting out in locum tenens: what to know first

19:30 – Tax benefits, CPA advice, and business setup

22:15 – Downsides and risks to prepare for

24:00 – How to connect with Dr. Wilner and explore locums

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