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Best Practices When Searching for a Job

How do I effectively search for a job? Beginning a job search can be very overwhelming. You may find yourself not knowing where to start. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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3 Things to Expect From Your First Sales Job

What will my first sales job be like? Sales can be an extremely lucrative career path. As you do research on what a job in […]

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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 […]

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Office Outfits For Summer

Check out our advice for what to wear to work in the summer! We have tips on how to stay cool outside, and manage the […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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