Electronic medical record (EMR) platforms and their shortcomings are a major source of frustration for both the providers who use them and the facilities who implement them. Healthcare professionals lament a lack of usability, while facilities often cite the high costs and provider training time involved in implementing such systems. […]
Recent Posts
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How EMR Savvy Are Locum Tenens Providers?
Zach Ahlgrim | 3 October, 2017
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Can You Hire a Clinical Psychologist Instead of a Psychiatrist?
Patients suffering with mental illness are typically best served through a team approach that includes a primary care provider and the additional support of psychiatric evaluation or psychological care (and sometimes both). How do you know if your team is best served by a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist? Does […]
Sean Conroy, PA-C | 19 September, 2017
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My Locum Tenens Story: Life As a Locum Tenens Dentist
Happy National Locum Tenens Week! As a part of our festivities, we’re sharing stories from healthcare providers regarding their locum tenens experiences. Dr. Dan S., a locum tenens dentist from Montana, has been working since he opened his private practice in 1983. Over the course of his career, whether practicing […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 18 August, 2017
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My Locum Tenens Story: Meet Mark V., Locum Tenens CRNA
Happy National Locum Tenens Week! As a part of our festivities, we’re sharing stories from healthcare providers regarding their locum tenens experiences. Mark is a locum tenens certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who has worked with Barton Associates for about two months, traveling back and forth between Vermont and New […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 17 August, 2017
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4 Things You Should Know About Becoming a Dentist
Dentists are in high demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job market for dentists will grow 21 percent between 2010 and 2020. This surging demand has quickly made dentists some of the most sought-after medical professionals. Because it pays well and offers high job security, more […]
Emma Siemasko | 13 July, 2017
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6 Common CV Mistakes to Avoid When Applying to Locum Tenens Jobs
When hospitals and other healthcare facilities hire locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, they hire people, not those people’s curriculum vitae (CV). However, a carefully crafted and compelling CV is often what gets a foot in the door when a practitioner is exploring new opportunities. A great CV […]
Emma Siemasko | 11 July, 2017
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Our Picks: 6 NP Blogs and Sites to Follow
As a leading staffing agency for nurse practitioners, Barton Associates is committed to placing talented nurse practitioners (NPs) in great locum tenens positions throughout the United States. As part of this commitment, and in celebration of this week’s AANP conference, we have compiled a list of resources to help make […]
Jess Huckins | 20 June, 2017
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Need a Vacation? How to Hire a Locum Tenens Physician or Clinician for Your Private Practice
It should come as no surprise that healthcare professionals work long, hard hours. We spend nights, weekends, and holidays working or on call. When we go to sleep at night, we think of our patients — whether it’s the one that is difficult to diagnose or the one that is […]
Dr. Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP | 6 June, 2017
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Strategies for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates
High readmission rates cost hospitals money: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) penalize institutions when patients return quickly after discharge. And, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform, 15–25 percent of patients discharged from the hospital will be readmitted within 30 days. Modern Healthcare, citing […]
Barton Team | 30 May, 2017
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Barton Associates Opens New Office in Windsor, CT, Creating Entry-Level Career Opportunities
Barton Associates, a leading recruitment firm in the $3.6 billion locum tenens market, opened an office in Windsor, CT, on April 24. Barton Associates previously had an office in Enfield, CT, but the company’s sizable growth created a need to drastically increase the available amount of desk space. The move […]
Zach Ahlgrim | 9 May, 2017
