The following post applies to our old Physician Assistant scope of practice wheel. Information regarding state-specific laws may be out of date. To see our updated tool, please visit “PA Scope of Practice Laws.” Physician assistant jobs are expected to grow 20 percent in 2014, making it is one of […]
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Understanding the 6 Elements of PA Scope of Practice Laws
Barton Team | 30 July, 2014
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8 Things You Should Know About Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Editor’s note: This blog post was originally published in 2014, and was updated in January 2021 to reflect the current career landscape of NPs and PAs. With the United States facing a physician shortage, especially in primary care, nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) are stepping up to provide […]
Barton Team | 26 March, 2014
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Telepsychiatry: Potential Solution for Mental Health Shortage
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article detailing the shortage of mental health professionals in America, citing some troubling statistics. For example, between 2005 and 2010, the general population grew 4.7 percent, while the number of psychiatrists in the U.S. remained at around 38,000, according to the Association of […]
Ben Amirault | 23 December, 2013
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How to Onboard Locum Tenens Providers
Every week, hundreds if not thousands of locum tenens physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants (PA) start new assignments. For most of them, it is a new facility in a new location that they know little about. Unfortunately, many healthcare organizations provide little or no orientation for locum tenens […]
Ben Amirault | 18 December, 2013
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Rural Providers: You May Be the Last, Best Hope
Recently, while on a locums assignment in a very small, rural hospital, I cared for a gentleman with chest pain. His discomfort seemed classic for an MI, but his EKG did not. I treated him as normal, with aspirin and nitrates, and waited for his cardiac markers to come back […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Do Locum Tenens Work
There are many reasons physicians choose to do locum tenens work. Some value the independent, adventurous lifestyle, while others are interested in the monetary advantages. Whatever the reason, locum tenens can be a great fit for many physicians. Here are just some of the top reasons why thousands of physicians […]
Ben Amirault | 23 October, 2013
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5 Emerging Employment Opportunities for Nurse Practitioners
One of the major benefits of the nurse practitioner profession is flexibility. Not only do nurse practitioners often work nontraditional hours, they also have increasing opportunities to practice in new markets. With the emergence of practice settings like retail health clinics and employee wellness services, nurse practitioners are being called […]
Erin Tolbert, FNP | 2 October, 2013
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Where did the term ‘locum tenens’ come from?
Let’s face it. The term “locum tenens” is a strange one. When I tell people what I do for a living, they think I’m work for “loco tenants” or “local tremors” company. If you go to any locum tenens agency’s web page, including BartonAssociates.com, you will learn that the term […]
Barton Team | 16 September, 2013
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How to remove stains from medical scrubs [INFOGRAPHIC]
Need some help getting stains out of your medical scrubs? Uniform Advantage put together a handy infographic that explains how to use household items to remove stains, including sweat, vomit, blood. It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it! Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s […]
Ben Amirault | 12 September, 2013
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5 Ways to Market Your Urgent Care Center via Patient Experience
Last week, we talked about ways marketing your urgent care clinic can increase its web presence and community profile. This week I will focus on steps you can incorporate into your urgent care clinic’s business plan that will ensure each patient’s experience is positive, creating return business and word-of-mouth marketing. […]
Michael Barber | 6 September, 2013
