Physicians pursue side gigs for a variety of reasons, such as earning extra money, adding variety to their practice, or testing the waters in a new field. Today’s returning guest, Dr. Helen Rhodes, is here to discuss a little known side gig that covers all three of these bases- being a medical director at a plasma center. Dr. Rhodes will share how she found this hidden gem of a role, what the responsibilities are, why she finds it so rewarding, and how you can pursue this position if it interests you.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/102

In this episode we’re talking about:

The path that led Dr. Rhodes to her first plasma center role
Why our perception of plasma centers may differ from reality
The (flexible!) hours, call, and work schedule for this position
What Helen finds to be most challenging and rewarding in her work
The training, responsibilities, and job scope for this role
Which types of physicians are best suited for this work
Typical reimbursement for plasma center medical directors

Links for this episode:

Episode 47: Dr. Rhode’s Reentry to OB Story + Locum Tenens

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