In the United States, there are two degrees that allow a physician to practice medicine: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD). There are a few differences between the two in terms of what type of medical school each attends and what type of medicine they practice, […]
Recent Posts
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DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference?
Tayla Holman | 9 September, 2021
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#BecauseICan Help Provide Care to Those in Need
#BecauseICan is a Barton Associates campaign featuring the real lives of locum tenens providers and the reasons that they do locum tenens work. For all of the providers featured, the flexible nature of locum work allows them to live life on their own terms. Whether that means frequent travel, volunteer […]
Chris Keeley | 9 August, 2021
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States You Can Get a CRNA License in Under Six Weeks
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. […]
Chris Keeley | 5 August, 2021
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5 Reasons to Consider Full-Time Locum Tenens
5 Reasons to Consider Full-Time Locum Tenens Locum tenens can be appealing to healthcare providers who want the freedom and flexibility to make their own schedules. While working locum tenens allows providers to work as much or as little as they want as far as how many assignments they take […]
Tayla Holman | 22 July, 2021
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What is the Difference Between an NP and DNP?
What is the Difference Between an NP and a DNP? Nurses play a lot of different roles in healthcare and, as such, often vary in terms of education and experience. Because there is no one way to be a nurse, there are many different ways for those in the field […]
Tayla Holman | 8 July, 2021
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States You Can Get a Physician License in Under Eight Weeks
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. […]
Chris Keeley | 1 July, 2021
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A Look at 5 Unique Locum Tenens Settings
For locum tenens professionals, variety is the spice of life and a significant source of career satisfaction. Clinicians can expect to learn new skills and broaden their professional horizons when they work in temporary capacity, all while experiencing a diverse collection of clinical and professional settings. As a physician, nurse […]
Evan Wade | 24 June, 2021
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Top 5 Questions for Your Locum Tenens Recruiter
While working locum tenens, your recruiter will be your main contact, so it’s imperative you establish a good relationship with them. Think of your recruiter as the “go-to” person for all questions and issues. Before agreeing to interview or accepting an assignment, consider the following questions to ask your recruiter. […]
Sophia Khawly | 17 June, 2021
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Locum Tenens Pros and Cons
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. According to the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), 90% of U.S. healthcare facilities use locum […]
Tayla Holman | 27 May, 2021
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AAPA Votes to Change Title Physician Assistant to Physician Associate
Physician Assistants to Become “Physician Associates” – Are You Ready? This past Tuesday, by a majority vote of 198 to 68, 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 […]
Chris Keeley | 26 May, 2021
