Location is an important consideration for any job, but especially for physician assistants (PAs). When comparing all 50 states, some offer better practice regulations and more autonomy than others. In what states can Physician Assistants practice independently? And which states offer the best benefits for physician assistants to practice […]
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In What States Can Physician Assistants Practice Independently?
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Role of Your Recruiter and Building a Relationship
Here at Barton Associates, we have multiple teams whose primary goal is to ensure you find your ideal position as a locum tenens provider. One of these teams is recruiting, made up of the helpful professionals that you’re used to hearing on the other end of your phone line. Recruiters […]
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Trends in Emergency Healthcare: Go locum, go rural
Nearly half of U.S. medical care is delivered in emergency departments (EDs), according to a 2017 study published by researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore. In recent years, the percentage of care delivered by EDs has grown, meaning an increase in need for emergency medicine […]
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Assignment Activities: Dr. Edwards fills free time with newfound fandom
Dr. Edwards has been traveling to patients for home visits in Texas, and surrounding states as a locum tenens provider since 2016. His commitment to traveling hundreds of miles a day at times to administer patient care is something his recruiter, Aleksa T., pointed out about him. “He takes so […]
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Easiest States to Get an NP License
Have you ever considered getting a new nurse practitioner license and traveling to a state you have never been to before? It’s time to make it happen! Because each state has a different license process, license timeframes can vary from state to state. We’ll cover the easiest states to get […]
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What To Expect As a Locum Tenens Psychiatric Provider
According to research conducted by the American Medical Association in 2021, 13.6% of Americans (up from 3.9% in 2018) showed signs of serious psychological stress. A nationwide mental stability spike mixed with a physician shortage means there is higher demand than supply in the current mental-health market. Facilities take in […]
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What to Know About Travel Dentist Jobs
Every locum tenens job has it’s own set of pros and cons to consider. At Barton Associates, we know how challenging it can be to find an opening in your ideal location, with your the ideal hours, and the at the ideal pay rate that fits into your current schedule. […]
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Locum Staffing & Planning for 2023
Get up to date with the most recent trends in the locum staffing market in order to be more proactive about planning your locum tenens staffing strategy for 2023! Estimated at a value of $23.6 billion in 2022, the US healthcare staffing market is estimated to hit around $40.17 billion […]
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Celebrating Historical Women in Dentistry
Barton Associates understands the impact women have in the field of medicine. Today, we’re combining Women’s History Month with National Dentist’s Week by focusing on historical women that have influenced the dental industry. According to the ADA (American Dental Association), “between 2010 and 2020, the percentage of female dentists in […]