A study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says 92% of the 48,835 clinically active emergency physicians in the United States practice in more urban areas, with just 8% practicing in rural communities.
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A study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine says 92% of the 48,835 clinically active emergency physicians in the United States practice in more urban areas, with just 8% practicing in rural communities.
Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system. PAs provide many of the same services as physicians. Their scope of practice, dependent on state regulations, includes the ability to diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medication, according to the American Academy of Physician Assistants […]
Dr. P. Akhimien worked at a HHS clinic that housed, fed and cared for displaced migrant children.
Locum tenens OB/GYNs are everyday heroes, going wherever they are needed to care for women and mothers.
As a physician, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field. However, if you have let your board certification lapse, you may need to take some steps to get certified again. Board certification is an important marker of your expertise and competence, […]
Here at Barton Associates, we have multiple teams whose primary goal is to ensure you find your ideal position as a locum tenens provider. One of these teams is recruiting, made up of the helpful professionals that you’re used to hearing on the other end of your phone line. Recruiters […]
Dr. Edwards has been traveling to patients for home visits in Texas, and surrounding states as a locum tenens provider since 2016. His commitment to traveling hundreds of miles a day at times to administer patient care is something his recruiter, Aleksa T., pointed out about him. “He takes so […]
According to research conducted by the American Medical Association in 2021, 13.6% of Americans (up from 3.9% in 2018) showed signs of serious psychological stress. A nationwide mental stability spike mixed with a physician shortage means there is higher demand than supply in the current mental-health market. Facilities take in […]
Every locum tenens job has it’s own set of pros and cons to consider. At Barton Associates, we know how challenging it can be to find an opening in your ideal location, with your the ideal hours, and the at the ideal pay rate that fits into your current schedule. […]