The Barton Blog

The Barton Blog

How to Get Board Certified (Again) as a Physician

As a physician, you know how important it is to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in your field. However, if you have let your […]

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My Locum Story: Dr. Knox Comes Out of Comfort Zone on First Assignment

After over 30 years as a permanent primary care provider, Dr. Stephen K. from San Francisco, California, has recently completed his first locum tenens assignment […]

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AMA Physician Profile: What It Is and How to Get It

If you’re a physician or physician assistant, an AMA profile is essential for practicing in certain states. And if you work locum tenens physician jobs, an AMA physician profile is […]

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Role of Your Recruiter and Building a Relationship

Here at Barton Associates, we have multiple teams whose primary goal is to ensure you find your ideal position as a locum tenens provider. One […]

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What Is Healthcare Burnout?

Healthcare providers including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants are susceptible to professional burnout. Unfortunately, many healthcare organizations invest few resources into preventing or treating […]

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How to Effectively Network as an Introvert

Networking continues to play a large role in the business world today. Whether it’s established social media platforms, or socializing with others at career events, […]

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Assignment Activities: Dr. Edwards fills free time with newfound fandom

Dr. Edwards has been traveling to patients for home visits in Texas, and surrounding states as a locum tenens provider since 2016. His commitment to […]

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Easiest States to Get an NP License

Have you ever considered getting a new nurse practitioner (NP) license and traveling to a state you have never been to before? It’s time to […]

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What To Expect As a Locum Tenens Psychiatric Provider

According to research conducted by the American Medical Association in 2021, 13.6% of Americans (up from 3.9% in 2018) showed signs of serious psychological stress. […]

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Good and Bad Office Etiquette

When in the workplace, you may have noticed some instances where a fellow employee displayed poor office etiquette, such as wearing inappropriate clothing or loudly whistling […]

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What to Know About Travel Dentist Jobs

Every locum tenens job has it’s own set of pros and cons to consider. At Barton Associates, we know how challenging it can be to […]

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Dr. Ungerer Revamps Career Post-Retirement with Locum Tenens Work

Around five and a half years ago, Dr. Ron Ungerer, a pulmonary doctor from California, was entrenched with work, calls, and overhead costs at his […]

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