The Barton Blog

The Barton Blog

How Locums Helped Dr. Deborah Reclaim Medicine on Her Own Terms

Dr. Deborah didn’t set out for locum tenens to shape her career. At first, it was a practical way to gain experience and earn extra […]

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Different Reasons Doctors Choose Locum Tenens

I didn’t start locums for the same reason I work locums jobs today. And honestly, that’s the whole point. When I first made the leap […]

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How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track

How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track At 8:15 a.m. on a Monday in rural West Texas, the infusion center is already full. […]

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jobs: Is Locum Tenens the Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed?

You, a MFM physician, and a world that needs you more than ever If you’re a full-time Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) physician, you don’t need another […]

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2026 Healthcare Staffing Forecast: Coverage Strategy for Physician Supply, Locums, and the Nurse and APP Mix

Summary A 2026 healthcare staffing forecast on physician supply constraints, locum tenens demand, and the nurse and APP mix, plus practical actions to protect access, […]

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Maternal-Fetal Medicine Jobs in 2025: Is Locum Tenens Perinatology Right for You?

Locum tenens maternal-fetal medicine jobs offer flexible, rewarding opportunities for specialists to address care disparities, gain diverse clinical experience, and maintain work-life balance.

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Hematology/Oncology Job Opportunities in 2025: Market Trends and FAQs

Locum tenens hematology/oncology physicians, NPs, and PAs can play a critical role in helping to curb the shortage of these critical providers, especially in rural […]

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The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): What You Need to Know in 2025

As of August 2025, 36 states are IMLC members that serve as State of Principal License (SPL) for physicians.

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OB/GYN Employment Opportunities in 2025: Market Trends and Essential FAQs

Obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) are crucial for women's health during pregnancy and beyond, and these significant care gaps are driving new OB/GYN employment opportunities for locum tenens […]

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Top 6 States for Family Medicine Jobs in 2025

We’ve analyzed our internal job listing data and identified the top six states for family medicine jobs in 2025.

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Top Surgical Specialties by Pay

As supply and demand imbalances intensify, locum tenens work emerges as a crucial solution, offering surgeons unprecedented opportunities to capitalize on market needs.

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How to Pay off Student Loans Fast: 4 Tips and FAQs

About one in six of every American adult (nearly 43 million people) have federal student loan debt, and total student loan debt across the United […]

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