While both play crucial roles in healthcare, there are some distinct differences.
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2025 Tax Preparation for Locum Tenens Providers
If this is your first time dealing with taxes as a locum tenens provider, or if you’re a veteran who needs a refresher, we have you covered.
Mike Connors | 6 February, 2025
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Pros & Cons of Locums as a Resident or New Medical Graduate
If you’re a resident who’s about to complete your training program requirements or a new medical graduate from your residency program, you have countless career paths to consider.
Barton Team | 7 November, 2024
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The Benefits of Working in Urgent Care
Working in an urgent care clinic after graduation enables you to get an amazing clinical education that prepares you for a wide variety of scenarios down the road.
Barton Team | 5 September, 2024
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PA Scope of Practice Series: California
Scope of practice laws vary by state. Here, we outline the basic information you need to know as a physician assistant practicing in California.
Desirae Sin | 5 June, 2024
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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 and requirements for PAs in New York here.
Barton Team | 3 June, 2024
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NP Scope of Practice Series: California
Locum tenens nurse practitioners should prepare themselves for their assignment in California. Here are some key takeaways that you should know before heading out to your locum tenens assignment.
Desirae Sin | 28 May, 2024
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NP Scope of Practice Series: Kentucky
Nurse practitioner scope of practice laws vary all over the United States. Upcoming locum tenens providers should familiarize themselves with the rules and regulations for NPs in Kentucky before their next assignment.
Desirae Sin | 28 May, 2024
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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 urban areas, with just 8% practicing in rural communities.
Barton Team | 25 April, 2024
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What Can a Physician Assistant (PA) Do?
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 […]
