Locum tenens healthcare providers travel more. Experience more. Learn more. Get more from your career as a Barton Associates locum tenens healthcare provider.
Locum tenens is a form of healthcare staffing that offers healthcare providers career growth, flexibility, the ability to travel, and new opportunities. Latin for “holding one’s place”, locum tenens providers fill gaps in coverage at facilities nationwide.
There is a critical shortage of healthcare providers in the United States — and this shortage is growing at an alarming rate. In many markets and areas of practice, the supply of doctors is not sufficient to meet patient needs.
Just take a look at this graph from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
As a result of the physician shortage, organizations are increasingly turning to locum tenens, and Barton Associates as a top medical staffing agency to solve their staffing challenges, ensure patient access and continuity of care, and generate revenue. With the ever-increasing demand for healthcare services and the flexibility and benefits of practicing medicine as a locum tenens provider, more and more physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists and CRNAs are making locum tenens their career of choice.
Do you know what it means to be a locum tenens provider? Whether it be from your studies, chatter from colleagues, or independent research of your own, at some point you've probably heard about locum tenens. It's good that you are aware of it, but did you realize what a great opportunity it truly is? With locum tenens, you will experience being a provider from a whole new perspective. Here are some of the pros of going locum:
- Pick your own schedule
- Experience new practice settings
- Have the potential to earn more than your permanent counterpart
- Travel anywhere in the country
On top of all the wonderful reasons to become a locum tenens provider, you will also be performing meaningful work. The purpose of locum tenens providers is to help staff underserved areas and facilities that are in immediate need of coverage. In most cases, patients would be going unseen without the help of locum tenens providers.
New Graduates Who Are Just Starting Out
As a new graduate, locum tenens can offer a foot-in-the-door to help you gain real-world experience. While practicing, you will build your resume (and your confidence), all while traveling to new locations where you will meet new people and figure out the types of facilities best suit your skill set. We won't lie, there are many advantages to starting out your career as a locum.
Senior Providers Who Have Worked for Years
Are you entering the twilight of your career but you are not quite ready to retire just yet? Locum tenens helps seasoned NPs, PAs, physicians, CRNAs, and dentists scale back their hours while still providing care to those who need it.
Experienced Providers Who Are Looking for a Change
If you are several years into your career, there's a good chance that you have thought about a change. While a career change may not be in the cards, becoming a locum tenens provider might be the opportunity you've been looking for. Explore the U.S., provide care in underserved communities, and experience different work environments. Do all of this as a locum tenens provider!
Locum tenens providers can make more than their permanent counterparts, which is a great way to tackle student loan debt. Barton locums also learn about how to navigate taxes as independent contractors. Learn More
Escape the office politics, bureaucratic headaches, and immobility of a traditional position so you can focus on your career and on providing high-quality patient care.
Barton Associates provides A-rated malpractice insurance for all locum tenens providers on assignment, free of charge. Learn More
Locum tenens assignments are a great way to explore the country. Travel costs related to your assignment (such as airfare, hotel, and car rental) are covered.
Explore new practice settings without committing to a permanent position. Sharpen your skills, build a powerful CV, and lay the foundation for a successful career. Learn More
Barton can pay new state licensing fees for you and assign a licensing expert to help you navigate the process, opening the door to new opportunities across the United States. Learn More
Provider Types: Locum Tenens for Physician Assistants (PA) | Locum Tenens for Nurse Practitioners (NP) | Locum Tenens for Physicians | Locum Tenens for Dentists
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Cross New Hampshire off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! A dentistry clinic is looking for a dentist to begin coverage in early June 2022. Hours include 8a - 5p from Mondays - Thursdays. Cases you will be handling include extractions, crowns/bridges, implant placements/restoratio... View This Job
The Grand Canyon State of Arizona is the home of your next locum tenens opportunity! A dentistry clinic is looking for a pediatric dentist to begin coverage in early June. Hours include 7a - 5p shifts for 4 days per week. Cases you will be handling include crowns, fillings, extractions, checkups, an... View This Job
Idaho is the site of your next locum tenens opportunity! A dentistry clinic is looking for a dentist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 7a - 4p shifts on Mondays and Tuesdays. The selected locum will be handling general dentistry cases/procedures. There is a chance for an extension with th... View This Job
Ready for your next locum tenens opportunity? Our client facility in New Mexico is seeking a physician with any state license for coverage starting at the end of June. The chosen locum will work shifts varying from 6 to 10 hours Monday through Friday. Patients are seen for a mix of family practice a... View This Job