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  5 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Assignment

  Times are tough. The Covid-19 pandemic continues and we’re working harder than ever. It’s even strange to see non-Covid patients, but not enough of a relief. So, time off is, perhaps, more important than ever. Getting to the point where you don’t dread your “Sunday,” whatever physical day of the wee...

  Gail Clifford, MD | January 07, 2021

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  Avoid Delays in Credentialing Locums During COVID-19

  When trying to serve your patients during COVID-19, delays in staffing can be frustrating - not to mention life-threatening. By credentialing locum tenens providers quickly, you can provide better care to those who need it most.That said, the credentialing process can be arduous - so how can you be ...

  Ellen Lowry | December 30, 2020

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  Five Outdoor Activities To Do While On Assignment This Winter

  Are you taking an assignment this winter in a northern state? Not sure how to have fun outside in the cold? Well bundle up, get ready for an adventure, and check out the list below for some ideas on how to make the most of your assignment this snow season....

  Emma Thompson | December 24, 2020

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  How Nurse Practitioners Unwind During COVID-19

  Healthcare burnout is real, and it's not just experienced by physicians. Nurse Practitioners experience professional burnout too- especially when they are working long hours, in demanding settings, and without a break....

  Barton Team | December 17, 2020

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  Barton Associates: Industry Experts in IHS Facility Staffing

  As a locum tenens staffing and recruiting company, part of our mission is to equip healthcare organizations with the resources necessary to improve the lives of their patients. What does this mean for your IHS (Indian Health Service) facility? Read on to learn more about our IHS staffing experience...

  Barton Team | December 10, 2020

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  Guide to Surviving the Physician Shortage [Free Download]

  Earlier this year, the Association of American Medical Colleges released it's 2020 report on the projected physician shortage in the United States. In its findings, the AAMC projects a Total Shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by 2033. According to AAMC, This is due to factors such a...

  Barton Team | December 03, 2020

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  Need Holiday Coverage? Try Locum Tenens Staffing

  As the cold fall season brings us closer to the winter months, it’s time to start planning for holiday coverage at your organization. Thanks to vacations and winter illnesses, many facilities find themselves without sufficient coverage from November through January. This can result in a decrease in...

  Barton Team | November 27, 2020

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  Rural Hospital Finds Consistent Locum Coverage with Barton Associates

  In a recent report by the AAMC, it was estimated that there will be a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by the year 2033. But this growing physician shortage has already presented a problem, with facilities across the United States looking to locum tenens to fill gaps in coverage. In...

  Ellen Lowry | November 19, 2020

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  Practicing Mindfulness Will Help You as an NP

  Happy Nurse Practitioner week! This week, Barton Associates is reminding NPs everywhere to "refill their own cup.", meaning, take some time to care for themselves after a year of caring for others. This blog post, originally posted on Nadia's own blog, is by a former locum tenens provider, N...

  Nadia S., DNP, FNP-BC | November 11, 2020

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  Happy NP Week! (Enter our Meal Kit Delivery Giveaway!)

  Happy NP Week! National NP Week is an annual celebration hosted by the AANP (American Association of Nurse Practitioners) to recognize Nurse Practitioners and their extraordinary work. In 2020, the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, NPs have been essential in fighting COVID-19 across the country - and w...

  Barton Team | November 06, 2020

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