Barton Blog / Healthcare News and Trends
References are truly the lynch-pin in the hiring process. Get it right and everything will function smoothly, get it wrong and the whole mechanism falls apart. Keep these rules in mind when applying for your next assignment....
Renee Dahring, NP | June 11, 2019
The thought of choosing a health insurance plan may feel overwhelming. Luckily, there is an abundance of information available to help you choose a plan....
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | May 21, 2019
Do you need an agency to do locum tenens work? That's like asking if you need a mechanic to change the oil in your car....
Dr. Val Jones, M.D. | May 09, 2019
While it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of a new assignment and meeting new coworkers, it’s important to keep safety foremost in your mind when traveling. Implementing extra precautions can become second nature, and provide you with peace of mind while traveling solo....
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | April 30, 2019
If you’re a locum taking a new assignment in a state you’ve never practiced in before (or a provider new to locum work!), the IMLC is a definite headache-saver....
Kurt Ullman, RN, BSPA, MHA | April 25, 2019
What can a full-time career or part-time stint as a locum do for you? The role’s pay, flexible hours, and skill-sharpening attributes are a major reason tens of thousands of healthcare professionals have entered the field in some capacity, making their skills available on a temporary basis to facili...
Evan Wade | April 09, 2019
In the age of the physician shortage, PAs and NPs are stepping up to fill voids in various specialties and nontraditional settings. Ever-expanding PA scope of practice allows the opportunity to pursue these important and rewarding career paths — but studies show it’s at a cost to primary care....
Barton Team | April 02, 2019
Before working in telemedicine, I had many questions. Having worked mainly in an outpatient setting, I wanted to know how telemedicine worked. Drawing from my experiences, here are four considerations to think about when applying for a telemedicine position....
Dr. Eki Abrams, MD | March 26, 2019
As with any new job, however, taking time to pick the right employer can make or break your experience. With that in mind, be sure to investigate the following attributes as you research the locum tenens companies on your shortlist....
Evan Wade | March 21, 2019
As a physician who started practicing telemedicine a few years ago, I was excited but had questions and wasn’t sure where to turn. Other than reading a few online articles about telemedicine, I found it difficult to find personal information from a clinician’s perspective....
Dr. Eki Abrams, MD | March 12, 2019
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