Articles by Barton Team

Articles by Barton Team

Physician Assistant Salary Trends Throughout the Years

US News ranked physician assistants as the #2 Best Healthcare Job in their 2024 rankings, and as #5 in their 100 Best Jobs. This ranking […]

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From the Field to the Phones: How Athletics Translates to the Game of Sales

At Barton, we value many of the characteristics that student-athletes and competitive people possess.

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Locum Tenens Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know About

Check out locum tenens tax deductions you didn't know about! This blog covers rent, travel, your home office and health insurance.

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10 Great Apps and Free Resources to Earn Your CME

Looking to earn your CME credits on your phone for free? Check out these free top apps and resources for earning your CME.

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PA Scope of Practice Series: New York

New York offers PAs the flexibility they need to practice with a higher degree of autonomy than other states. But Barton Associates outlines the limitations […]

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What Makes a Good Nurse Practitioner? 5 Characteristics of Successful NPs

It’s impossible to distill all the characteristics of a good NP into one article, but here are five of the top strengths and qualities that […]

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Perks of Ditching Remote Work to Return to the Office

Many companies across the U.S. have begun the transition back into the office, including at Barton Associates, where our employees are expected to work in […]

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Trends in Emergency Healthcare: Go Locum, Go Rural

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 […]

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NP Scope of Practice vs. Independent Practice: What’s the Difference?

Discussions involving nurse practitioners (NPs) and their role in healthcare often include terms such as “scope of practice,” “independent practice,” and “prescriptive authority.” It’s clear […]

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Easiest States to Get a Physician Assistant (PA) License

There is one major obstacle that can hold a locum tenens provider back from working in new areas around the country: state licenses.

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Hotel Discounts for Healthcare Workers in 2024

Make every dollar count in the new year by utilizing the best healthcare workers in 2024, including locum tenens medical providers. During our kick off […]

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What is a DEA License? The Basics You Need to Know

In the United States, physicians—as well as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), depending on where they practice—often prescribe controlled substances to patients who […]

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