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Dentist Jobs in 2023: Why Go Locum Tenens?

While employment of dentists is expected to grow 4% by 2032, their geographical distribution is not equal—in fact, many areas of the country are currently […]

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Hotel Discounts for Healthcare Workers in 2024

Make every dollar count in the new year by utilizing the best healthcare workers in 2024, including locum tenens medical providers. During our kick off […]

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3 Online Certificate Platforms That Will Enhance Your Resume

Landing a job can be tough—here’s how to stand out in the crowd.

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Can Nurse Practitioners Sign Death Certificates?

We regularly hear from our nurse practitioners (NPs) that patients are often surprised to learn what they can do, especially those patients who initially demand […]

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Holiday Healthcare Staffing: Prepare Your Facility with Locum Tenens Providers

Illness and injury doesn’t stop for the holidays, and since many permanent providers at medical facilities take time off during the winter, managers might be […]

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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Update Your Resume: 5 Areas to Focus On

Resumes are the hiring version of a first impression, so it’s important for them to be comprehensive and concise.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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