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How EMR Savvy Are Locum Tenens Providers?

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 […]

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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 […]

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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., […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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How Technology Is Expanding Physician and PA Collaboration

With the rising popularity of physician assistants (PAs) around the country, especially in areas that are traditionally underserved and suffer more acutely from the physician […]

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7 Perks to a Career in Home Health for Nurse Practitioners

Maybe you’re dealing with co-worker drama. Maybe you aren’t getting paid enough for your ceaseless efforts. Maybe you don’t know exactly why you’re looking for […]

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