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 […]
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What Can a Physician Assistant (PA) Do?
Bob McHugh | 8 September, 2023
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My Locum Story: S. Wilkinson Unlocked New Experiences Through Locum Tenens
“I had a great experience [working] with Barton,” Wilkinson said.
Mike Connors | 7 September, 2023
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What is a DEA License? The Basics You Need to Know
In the United States, physicians—as well as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), depending on where they practice—often prescribe controlled substances to patients who have a medical need. A DEA license is integral to this process. But the ability to prescribe these kinds of medicines doesn’t inherently come with […]
Barton Team | 7 September, 2023
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A Guide to Physician Assistant Specialties and PA Types
Much like with physicians, PAs (short for Physician Assistant or Physician Associate) have increasingly moved away from the model of general practice towards specialization. In fact, for the first time last year, more PAs reported a surgical specialty as their principal area of practice over general practice or family practice. […]
Bob McHugh | 7 September, 2023
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My Locum Story: Dr. D. Edwards Finds Stability at One Assignment
Extending his assignment has become so simple that Edwards’ recruiter for the last two years asks him whether he’d like to extend his assignment. He’s said yes every time.
Kaie Quigley | 31 August, 2023
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PSYPACT Explained: An Overview
Have you ever heard about the PSYPACT? If you’ve been doing locum tenens work for a while, then you may have heard of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) if you’re a physician, or the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if you’re a nurse practitioner. Just like the IMLC and NLC help healthcare providers in […]
Bob McHugh | 29 August, 2023
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“I Want to See a Doctor, Not an NP”: How to Talk to Patients Who Question Your Abilities
You walk into the exam room or emergency department, or you are making the rounds for a physician. A patient utters the words you dread hearing: “I want to see a doctor, not an NP?” There are any number of reasons a patient may make the request, and it’s ultimately […]
Barton Team | 24 August, 2023
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Inside The ‘Silver Tsunami’ and Its Impact on Healthcare Staffing
When we talk about the “silver tsunami” in the context of healthcare, it’s important to remember that both patients and medical providers are aging.
Mike Connors | 24 August, 2023
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‘All in a Day’s Work’: Inside 2023 Locum Hero Dr. Alok Gupta’s Passion for Healthcare
“I believe a physician gives a part of themselves to every patient that they see, touch, or treat,” said Dr. Alok Kumar Gupta, the winner of Barton Associates’ 2023 Locum Hero award. “I believe I’ve given myself away, all the time, during my practice.”
Mike Connors | 15 August, 2023
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Why Be a Locum Tenens Family Medicine Doctor in California?
Family medicine doctors are often the first line of defense in identifying and treating illness and disease.
Mike Connors | 10 August, 2023
