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 […]
Recent Posts
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Rural Providers: You May Be the Last, Best Hope
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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
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5 Tips for Marketing Urgent Care Centers via Outreach
“If you build it, they will come” only works in movies. To grow any business, you have to be smart, work hard, be persistent, and never rest on your laurels. Your urgent care center (or walk-in clinic) is no different. Let’s talk through five ways to build your urgent care […]
Michael Barber | 29 August, 2013
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New study estimates only half of nurse practitioners practice primary care
Increasing numbers of nurse practitioners are entering higher-paying specialties instead of primary care, according to a one-page policy brief published in the American Family Physician. Researchers from the AAFP’s Robert Graham Center for Policy Studies in Family Medicine and Primary Care analyzed nurse practitioner and physician assistant national provider identifier […]
Barton Team | 21 August, 2013
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Telemedicine Improves Pediatric Care in Rural Emergency Departments
Quality of care is highest when rural emergency departments use telemedicine consultations on pediatric cases, according to new research published in Critical Care Medicine. Telemedicine is particularly helpful for rural emergency departments who only see a handful of pediatric cases each year. According to a recent Reuters article, guidelines on […]
Ben Amirault | 20 August, 2013
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Does It Pay to Be a Locum Tenens Provider?
As with any career, one of the first questions a candidate has is “How much does it pay?” Locum tenens is no different. Hourly Model In short, locum tenens pays very well. Providers who work locum tenens on a full-time basis can easily earn as much or more than physicians […]
Barton Team | 6 August, 2013
