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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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Top 5 States for Travel Healthcare Positions in Summer 2025

Summer 2025 is brimming with exciting opportunities for healthcare professionals across these top five states and beyond.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients—tens of millions of Americans live in areas with […]

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Barton Associates’ Dan Bassani Named to SIA’s 2025 “40 Under 40” List

Since joining Barton in 2012, Bassani has been instrumental in driving company growth and modernizing sales operations.

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My Locum Story: Dentist Laurence M.’s Return to Work As a Locum Provider After Selling His Private Practice

“My first experience was great,” he said. “When it was over, I called Jordan Kelly and said, ‘Okay, find me another assignment.’”

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The Transformative Power of Mentor and Mentee Relationships

Life can be a whirlwind—between classes, friendships, extracurriculars, and the looming pressure of planning for the future, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why it’s […]

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PA Licensure Compact Enacted in 19 States

A total of 19 states have enacted the PA Licensure Compact, but the agreement has yet to be operationalized.

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2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens?

According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment of physicians is projected to grow 4% between 2023 and 2033.

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Why Partner with a Locum Tenens Agency for Dental Staffing?

Dental staffing solutions can lower your administrative burden and staff burnout while providing access to a wide talent pool of dentists. Read on to learn […]

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Seven Things I Learned At My Barton Associates Internship

After eight months with Barton Associates and my recent graduation from Central Connecticut State University, my time as a Content Writing Intern is coming to […]

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