The Barton Blog

The Barton Blog

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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3 Ways Locum Tenens Helps Young Providers Run a Private Practice

In a May 2018 article, Dr. Linda Girgis spoke highly of locum tenens as a tool for young clinicians opening new practices. Considering the average […]

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14 Reasons to Fall in Love with a Sales Career

You know the saying “love comes for you when you least expect it”? The same can be said about the perfect job opportunity! In honor […]

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CRNAs Response and Reflection of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In celebration of CRNA week, I wanted to reflect on our roles as a CRNA during the National COVID-19 Pandemic. This past year has brought […]

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Rural Hospital Finds Consistent Locum Coverage with Barton Associates

In a recent report by the AAMC, it was estimated that there will be a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by the year […]

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Benefits of Working in a Rural Health Setting

To many locum tenens providers, locum work is about exploring. From working in a new setting to visiting a new location on your off days, […]

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Full-time vs. Part-time Locum Tenens: The Breakdown

Healthcare professionals work locum tenens assignments for a number of reasons. Locum tenens lets you experience working in different locations and facilities before (or instead […]

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Why Barton? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here at Barton Associates, we survey all providers who have been on a locum tenens assignment with us. Read some of the feedback we received […]

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PAs Share Their “Why” for PA Week 2020

Every year, the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) sponsors National PA Week from October 6th through the 12th. This year, we joined the AAPA […]

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