If you’re a locum taking a new assignment in a state you’ve never practiced in before (or a provider new to locum work!), the IMLC is a definite headache-saver....
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. There may be some providers for whom locum tenens is not an appropriate choice. Each ...
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 came after several hours of deliberation and years of study by an international marketing and communica...
As the physician shortage in the United States continues to grow, many healthcare facilities are left wondering how to fill positions in order to prevent care gaps. With a projected physician shortage of between 54,000 and 139,000 by 2033, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, h...
As a non-healthcare worker, we were curious what exactly went into an NPI number listed in the NPI registry. An NPI number is a 10-digit numerical identifier used to identify an individual provider or health care entity. It is shared with other providers, employers, health plans, and payers via the ...
Earlier this year, Barton Associates announced its third annual Locum Heroes campaign, with a focus on giving back to locum tenens providers who make a difference in their communities, near and far. This year, our judging panel chose Dr. Prerna Mona Khanna as the 2021 Locum Hero for her dedication t...
Chances are you have chosen the locum tenens career path because of its flexible nature. A key factor in a provider’s decision to go locum is often having the ability to travel around the country. One of the major things holding providers back is not having the appropriate state license. As you know...
A nurse practitioner’s salary doesn’t vary by years of experience, in contrast to most professions,. This survey found that after a nurse practitioner has been working for five years, the average NP salary doesn’t increase even after practicing for more than twenty years. This spans ER Nurses to Fam...
More healthcare providers are becoming interested in locum tenens, and for good reason. While locum tenens offers providers flexibility and can help improve job satisfaction, there are also financial perks to taking on locum tenens assignments....
Nurse Practitioner and Doctor Are Nurse Practitioner Doctors Real Physicians? No longer are physicians the only healthcare professionals with a doctorate degree (i.e., MD or DO). Pharmacy recently transitioned to doctoral preparation, mandating that students earn a doctor of pharmacy degree (P...