Barton Blog / Healthcare News and Trends
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
Barton Associates is proud to announce the two winners of its newest recognition program for exceptional locum tenens healthcare professionals who make a difference through the work that they do, Locum Heroes. Read more about the two winners, Dr. Neilly Buckalew and Whitney Holmes, CNP....
Julie Shea | April 19, 2019
No matter the direction you’re travelling, getting a good night’s rest is an important aspect to staying healthy while on assignment. Yet, this simple task can be difficult to accomplish in an unfamiliar environment and region....
Priscilla Christopher | April 11, 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
If you’re sick of traveling, or would simply rather work closer to home, worry not. Locum tenens can still be a great option for you! Here are a few ways to find locum tenens opportunities that match your career preferences....
Barton Team | April 04, 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
In the dental staffing shortage, rural regions tend to be the hardest-hit. Considering Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates, these areas are often the hardest to serve as well. That’s a real shame, considering all the advantages and experiences rural dentistry has to offer willin...
Evan Wade | March 14, 2019
The outlook for dental private practice is bleak, with some sources claiming the rate of practice ownership is plateauing or even actively declining. That’s where Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) come in....
Julie Shea | March 07, 2019
Since locum tenens providers are considered independent contractors that work temporary positions, your income can sometimes be uncertain. But there's plenty of room for careful planning....
Vanessa Salvia | February 26, 2019
Last month, locum tenens tax expert Andrew D. Schwartz, CPA, partnered with the Barton Associates team to develop the “2018–2019 Tax Guide for Locum Tenens Providers” — and helped hundreds of locum tenens providers during our webinar prepare to get the most out of their tax returns in the process!...
Barton Team | February 21, 2019
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