The Journal of medical practice management : MPM
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Practically every medical practice finds itself short-staffed at one time or another. In some cases, a temporary employee is all that is needed to keep the practice running smoothly. ⋯ It suggests strategies for preparing for the temporary employee's arrival, orienting the employee to the practice and assigned tasks, and evaluating the temporary worker's performance. In addition, this article offers ideas about working well with temporary employment agencies, as well as likely policies one would encounter when trying to hire a temporary employee permanently.