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 […]
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What is the Difference Between an NP and DNP?
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
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How Do Healthcare Facilities Benefit from Locum Tenens?
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, healthcare facilities have […]
Tayla Holman | 20 May, 2021
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Meet Our 2021 Locum Hero: Dr. Prerna Mona Khanna
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. In response, we received an overwhelming amount of responses, each describing incredible stories of the ways that locum […]
Chris Keeley | 13 May, 2021
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The Financial Perks of Being a Locum Tenens Provider
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. Increased Pay Rates According to the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), the […]
Tayla Holman | 22 April, 2021
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3 Ways Locum Tenens Helps Young Providers Run a Private Practice
In a May 2018 article, Dr. Linda Girgis spoke highly of locum tenens as a tool for young clinicians opening new practices. Considering the average medical professional’s tendency toward overwork — especially when they’re growing their own business on top of providing care — having the ability to take an […]
Evan Wade | 11 February, 2021
