Locum tenens, a Latin term meaning “holding the place,” is a $3.9 billion industry that is projected to reach $6.2 billion in the next 5 years, but not much is known about the providers behind this temporary work. We know it’s an attractive option for medical professionals to gain clinical […]
Recent Posts
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2019 General Locum Survey
Julie Shea | 7 August, 2019
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Locum Tenens PCPs and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there were approximately 209,000 primary care physicians in the United States in 2010 – less than one third of the total number of physicians who spend most of their time in direct patient care. This number includes general practitioners and family […]
Tayla Holman | 18 July, 2019
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Benefits of Working Locum Tenens [VIDEO]
TRANSCRIPT If you’re a physician, NP, PA, dentist or CRNA, you know how difficult a career in healthcare can be. Long hours, school loans, office politics and high patient loads are just a fraction of what you have to deal with. As a result, many healthcare professionals look to locum […]
Julie Shea | 16 July, 2019
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The Best Nurse Social Media Accounts to Follow
Many of us rely on social media for education, entertainment, and to stay current in our nursing careers. Social media is especially convenient to help to stay up-to-date and keep in touch if you’re traveling as a locum provider, or to catch up during a break in your shift. But […]
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | 4 July, 2019
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What to Look for in an IRF (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) Medical Director
In my experience, the Medical Director can make or break an IRF (inpatient rehab facility). For this reason, it’s critically important to choose a lead physician who can create the kind of work environment that fosters fun, efficiency, and safe, quality care at your facility. The Medical Director is definitely […]
Dr. Val | 2 July, 2019
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#LocumLife: Transitioning From Primary to Urgent Care
Nadia Santana, DNP, FNP is a board certified family nurse practitioner and locum tenens provider who recently visited Barton Associates’ Peabody, MA headquarters. Recently, Nadia started her first urgent care assignment at a facility in Massachusetts. As she adapts to the new specialty, Nadia will be providing updates as a […]
Nadia S., DNP, FNP-BC | 20 June, 2019
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References Upon Request… and Request… and Request…
References are truly the lynch-pin in the staffing process. Get it right and everything will function smoothly, get it wrong and the whole mechanism falls apart. No matter how well written your resume is or how brilliantly you performed in your interview, the job offer is not final until your […]
Renee Dahring, NP | 11 June, 2019
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Addressing the Shortage of Qualified Allergists
Allergists play a critical role in maintaining good health for people of all ages. Allergy-related health problems are very common, with approximate prevalence among U.S. adults and children of: 8 percent for asthma, 8 percent for rhinitis/hay fever, 12 percent for skin allergies, and 6 percent for food allergies. Allergy […]
Luke Curtis, MD, MS | 6 June, 2019
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Hospitals: The Advantages of Using Locum Tenens Agencies for Physician Staffing
Things have changed quite a bit, in the locum tenens (LT) world over the past few decades. Years ago, being a LT physician made you seem suspicious. “Why would anyone select part time work over a steady job with benefits? There must be something wrong with them.” That was the […]
Dr. Val | 4 June, 2019
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Finding Health Insurance as an Independent Contractor
More people are choosing the freedom and flexibility of a career path as an independent contractor. If you’re working locum tenens, or considering this role, you usually have to find individual health insurance without an employer-based plan. Often, healthcare providers are so busy providing care to everyone else that they […]
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | 21 May, 2019
