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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were not enough physicians to truly care for all the citizens in the United States. The physician shortage continues to worsen every year with a projected shortage of up to 139,000 providers by the year 2033 in the U.S. As the population continues to […]

What is Locum Tenens and How Does it Work? Locum tenens is a Latin term that translates as “to hold the place of.” It refers to someone who is temporarily fulfilling someone else’s duties. In healthcare, locum tenens providers are often used when there is a shortage or when a […]

#BecauseICan is a Barton Associates campaign featuring the real lives of locum tenens providers and the reasons that they do locum tenens work. For all of the providers featured, the flexible nature of locum work allows them to live life on their own terms. Whether that means frequent travel, volunteer […]

5 Reasons to Consider Full-Time Locum Tenens Locum tenens can be appealing to healthcare providers who want the freedom and flexibility to make their own schedules. While working locum tenens allows providers to work as much or as little as they want as far as how many assignments they take […]

What is the Difference Between an NP and a DNP? Nurses play a lot of different roles in healthcare and, as such, often vary in terms of education and experience. Because there is no one way to be a nurse, there are many different ways for those in the field […]

For locum tenens professionals, variety is the spice of life and a significant source of career satisfaction. Clinicians can expect to learn new skills and broaden their professional horizons when they work in temporary capacity, all while experiencing a diverse collection of clinical and professional settings. As a physician, nurse […]

While working locum tenens, your recruiter will be your main contact, so it’s imperative you establish a good relationship with them. Think of your recruiter as the “go-to” person for all questions and issues. Before agreeing to interview or accepting an assignment, consider the following questions to ask your recruiter. […]

Locum tenens can be beneficial for a wide variety of providers (nurse practitioner, physician assistant, physician, dentist, CRNA), especially those who are just beginning their career or are nearing the end of it. According to the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), 90% of U.S. healthcare facilities use locum […]

Physician Assistants to Become “Physician Associates” – Are You Ready? This past Tuesday, by a majority vote of 198 to 68, the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) House of Delegates passed a resolution to change the name of their medical providers from physician assistant to “physician associate.” The vote […]