We talk a lot about what we think locum tenens can do for you. Empowerment. Career growth. Flexibility. Travel. New opportunities. But we’re not as in the know as you are. In order to truly understand your pain points and what about them pushes you to take on — and […]
Recent Posts
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Living La Vida Locum: What Providers Love About Locum Tenens Roles
Jess Huckins | 25 July, 2016
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The Rural Health Clinic Program Provides Opportunities for PAs and NPs
Shortages in rural health have long been a challenge for the healthcare profession — and one that has seen many proposed solutions over the years. Increasingly, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are answering the call. A Journal of Rural Health review shows that, overall, “PAs provide cost-efficient and supplemental medical […]
Brian W. | 6 July, 2016
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What Should You Do After You Graduate NP or PA School? [SLIDESHARE]
Congratulations! You’ve graduated as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Friends and family are proud, and they’ve applauded as you’ve stepped across the stage in a cap and gown. You’re ready to take on what’s next. You want to put your degree to good use, but you’re not sure where […]
Emma Siemasko | 24 June, 2016
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What’s Working in Rural Care Like? One PA Tells All
I am apparently in the minority. According to the 2015 AAPA salary report, 51.7 percent of physician assistants work in an urban setting of more than 1 million people. Further, 12.4 percent work in an area where the closest town has a population of 20,000 people or less. I am […]
Sean Conroy, PA-C | 16 June, 2016
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Establishing Doctor-Patient Trust in a Tense Healthcare Climate
It isn’t always easy for patients to trust their doctors. We’ve heard that helping patients feel comfortable enough to open up about their lifestyle choices is a real challenge, especially now that tensions at the doctor’s office seem to have reached an all-time high. A 2015 study from Zocdoc confirms […]
Barton Team | 8 June, 2016
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Should I Get a DNP? Plus, 7 Other DNP Questions and Answers
Let me guess. You’re a nurse practitioner (NP) with years of experience and a master’s degree. You’ve heard the hype about this new degree, the doctor of nursing practice (DNP), but you already provide excellent patient care, so why do you need more education? Research even backs you up; for […]
Dr. Melissa de Capua DNP PMHNP | 26 May, 2016
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How to Handle Difficult Patients
As a clinician, you’re comfortable with the healthcare system. Because you go to work every day in a hospital, clinic, or other care center, you’re used to the environment. It’s easy to forget that some patients are afraid of hospitals and that many people spend significant time wallowing in illness […]
Emma Siemasko | 11 May, 2016
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The Benefits of Working in Retail Clinics
As the shortage of doctors in primary care continues to be an issue, retail clinics are expanding their locations and working to help fill the care gap. For many medical professionals, working in a retail clinic can be a great experience. There’s no shortage of opportunities, including locum tenens positions. […]
Stephanie Dube Dwilson | 22 April, 2016
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Healthcare Careers in Corrections: 5 Reasons to Consider Going to Jail
Fifteen years ago, I went to prison — voluntarily. Jobs were in short supply after I graduated from my NP program, so I took a locum tenens position in our state prison system. Like most clinicians, I had never heard of correctional medicine, nor given much thought to how prisoners […]
Renee Dahring, NP | 20 April, 2016
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Who Is Choosing to Work in Family Medicine?
Family medicine has always been the backbone of healthcare. The very first physicians were generalists, able to work across fields while keeping compassion as their main focus. But things have changed in the last few decades. At many medical schools, this primary care specialty is considered outdated or unchallenging — […]
Jess Huckins | 15 April, 2016
