Articles by Mike Connors

Articles by Mike Connors

2024 Locum Tenens Physician Assistant of the Year: Amanda Berg, DMS, PA-C

“I’m so honored to have been selected for this award,” Berg said about being named Barton’s 2024 Locum Tenens Physician Assistant of the Year.

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Barton Associates Named Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting Company of the Year 2024

The recognition showcases Barton Associates’ position in the industry as a trusted partner for locum tenens staffing solutions as healthcare facilities across the country continue […]

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Barton Associates Hall of Fame: Senior Account Executive Michael Nich’s Story of Outstanding Achievement

Michael Nich recently became the inaugural inductee of the Barton Associates Hall of Fame.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Influenced 33% of Healthcare Providers to Consider Locum Tenens Work

Of the physicians, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), dentists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) surveyed, 9% said the COVID-19 pandemic was directly responsible […]

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Survey: COVID-19 Pandemic Influenced 33% of Healthcare Providers to Consider Locum Tenens Work

We polled 390 physicians, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), dentists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in our network to hear if the pandemic […]

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National Suicide Prevention Month 2024: Curbing the Behavioral Health Staffing Shortage with Locum Tenens

Over 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2022—a harrowing reality that’s equivalent to one person lost every 11 minutes.

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Barton Associates Named Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting Company of the Year 2024

The recognition showcases Barton Associates’ position in the industry as a trusted partner for locum tenens staffing solutions as healthcare facilities across the country continue […]

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Dr. Christine Rizkalla Named Barton Associates’ 2024 Locum Hero

“It’s very humbling—I don’t see myself as a hero,” Rizkalla said about being named Barton’s 2024 Locum Hero. “As a healthcare professional, I believe that […]

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‘I Think This Called Me’: A Chat with 2024 Locum Hero Dr. Christine Rizkalla, DMD

“It’s very humbling—I don’t see myself as a hero,” Rizkalla said about being named this year’s Locum Hero. “As a healthcare professional, I believe that […]

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Barton Associates Breaks Into the Top 100 Largest U.S. Staffing Firms, Top 30 U.S. Healthcare Staffing Firms

Barton Associates was named the 96th-largest staffing firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), climbing 21 spots from last year. In addition, Barton […]

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Checking In with 2021 Locum Hero Dr. Prerna Mona Khanna

Since Khanna won Barton’s Locum Hero award in 2021, she said she’s been doing “great,” working a flexible day job at her 10 private worker’s […]

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What Comes After Residency? 3 Tips for Getting a Locum Tenens Job

There’s a light at the end of the tunnel—after years of schooling and working grueling hours in a healthcare facility as a resident, you’re finally […]

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