Electronic medical record (EMR) platforms and their shortcomings are a major source of frustration for both the providers who use them and the facilities who implement them. Healthcare professionals lament a lack of usability, while facilities often cite the high costs and provider training time involved in implementing such systems. […]
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Can You Hire a Clinical Psychologist Instead of a Psychiatrist?
Patients suffering with mental illness are typically best served through a team approach that includes a primary care provider and the additional support of psychiatric evaluation or psychological care (and sometimes both). How do you know if your team is best served by a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist? Does […]
Sean Conroy, PA-C | 19 September, 2017
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My Locum Tenens Story: Life As a Locum Tenens Dentist
Happy National Locum Tenens Week! As a part of our festivities, we’re sharing stories from healthcare providers regarding their locum tenens experiences. Dr. Dan S., a locum tenens dentist from Montana, has been working since he opened his private practice in 1983. Over the course of his career, whether practicing […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 18 August, 2017
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My Locum Tenens Story: Meet Mark V., Locum Tenens CRNA
Happy National Locum Tenens Week! As a part of our festivities, we’re sharing stories from healthcare providers regarding their locum tenens experiences. Mark is a locum tenens certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who has worked with Barton Associates for about two months, traveling back and forth between Vermont and New […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 17 August, 2017
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6 Common CV Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to Locum Tenens Jobs
When hospitals and other healthcare facilities hire locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, they hire people, not those people’s curriculum vitae (CV). However, a carefully crafted and compelling CV is often what gets a foot in the door when a practitioner is exploring new opportunities. A great CV […]
Emma Siemasko | 11 July, 2017
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Need a Vacation? How to Hire a Locum Tenens Physician or Clinician for Your Private Practice
It should come as no surprise that healthcare professionals work long, hard hours. We spend nights, weekends, and holidays working or on call. When we go to sleep at night, we think of our patients — whether it’s the one that is difficult to diagnose or the one that is […]
Dr. Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP | 6 June, 2017
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How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in Healthcare
It is a remarkable thing to devote your life to the care of others. As difficult as it is, it’s crucial to make sure you are taking care of yourself, too. Failing to turn off the healthcare provider “switch” can be detrimental to your personal health and manifest in burnout, […]
Barton Team | 13 December, 2016
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What Is Locum Tenens? A Comprehensive Guide
When you were in school, did you imagine that you’d graduate and get a traditional full-time job in healthcare? Many healthcare providers imagine this path: it seems clear, straightforward, and in line with what society expects. Today’s workfo…
Emma Siemasko | 16 November, 2016
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Living La Vida Locum: What Providers Love About Locum Tenens Roles
We talk a lot about what we think locum tenens can do for you. Empowerment. Career growth. Flexibility. Travel. New opportunities. But we’re not as in the know as you are. In order to truly understand your pain points and what about them pushes you to take on — and […]
Jess Huckins | 25 July, 2016
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The Benefits of Working in Retail Clinics
As the shortage of doctors in primary care continues to be an issue, retail clinics are expanding their locations and working to help fill the care gap. For many medical professionals, working in a retail clinic can be a great experience. There’s no shortage of opportunities, including locum tenens positions. […]
Stephanie Dube Dwilson | 22 April, 2016
