The Barton Blog

The Barton Blog

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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How Technology Can Help Combat Physician Burnout While Improving Patient Engagement

One of today’s greatest public health concerns isn’t something that physicians can treat in patients—that’s because, in this case, doctors are the ones in jeopardy. […]

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Locum Tenens Licensing Questions, Answered

Here at Barton Associates, we have in house licensing, credentialing, and travel teams in order to get you where you need to go. Whether you […]

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Meet Our 2020 Locum Hero: Heather H., FNP

Earlier this year, Barton Associates announced its second annual Locum Heroes campaign, with a focus on giving back to locum tenens providers who make a […]

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PAs and NPs Play an Increasing Role in Healthcare

Much of the United States is facing a serious shortage of healthcare providers. The health provider shortfall is especially acute for primary care professionals, and […]

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Exploring DSO’s as a Locum Dentist

If you’re a young dentist looking for employment or an older dentist seeking to retire, then there is good chance that you will be talking […]

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Hobbies That Travel Well

Just because you’re on the road doesn’t mean you need to set aside hobbies you enjoy. Wondering what hobbies are particularly amenable to a locum […]

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Medical Documents: Tips for Staying Organized

Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses and credit, Medical License and Board certifications, Maintenance of Certification (MOC), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), […]

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States Lifting Restrictions on Dentistry Procedures Right Now [COVID-19]

While bans on dental procedures have varied from state to state during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are now seeing some of these restrictions starting to […]

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