No matter how much experience you may have interviewing, if you’re brand new to the world of locum tenens, going on your first-ever interview for a locum job can be nerve-wracking. While there are definitely similarities between an interview for a permanent position or a locum position at any healthcare […]
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Locum Usage Trends 2021
Barton Associates Client Survey Results | Locum Usage Trends 2021 As our 2021 Client Telehealth Survey’s name suggests, our survey report mainly focuses on facility adoption, usage, maintenance, and future plans surrounding telehealth. However, as a locum tenens agency, naturally, we wanted to dig deeper to find out how facilities […]
Barton Team | 7 April, 2022
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Swap From Travel Nurse to Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner
Going From a Travel Nurse to a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Although they share some similarities, travel nursing and locum tenens are different concepts. Both help healthcare organizations fill vacancies when there is a need, either due to a shortage or a full-time employee being out temporarily. This helps ensure […]
Tayla Holman | 10 March, 2022
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6 Locum Tenens Tax Deductions You Didn’t Know About
Locum tenens work comes with many advantages: an abundant job market, higher pay, a flexible schedule, and more. However, since as a locum tenens physician you’re categorized as an independent contractor, it also comes with some responsibility to file taxes independently vs. having your employer calculate your employment tax for […]
Karina Kagramanov | 17 February, 2022
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2022 Locum Tenens Tax Webinar For Healthcare Providers
As a leading locum tenens agency, one topic that our providers frequently ask about is how the locum life will impact their taxes. To help answer this, we partner with Andrew Schwartz, CPA, to bring locum providers a free tax webinar. 2022 marked our fifth annual webinar, with over 1,000 […]
Michelle Lowry | 20 January, 2022
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How to Find the Right Locum Job in 2022
Finding a new locum tenens job can be difficult on your own in 2022. Thankfully, there are agencies out there to help you navigate the job search process. Agencies are a great resource, but you have to do some work on your end first. Continue reading, especially if you’re new […]
Chris Keeley | 30 December, 2021
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3 Tips for Being a Locum During the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, you may find yourself working as your loved ones are celebrating together. Whether it be getting called into the hospital, being scheduled, or having your vacation request denied, missing the holidays is a bummer. Believe it or not, there are ways you can handle this […]
Chris Keeley | 2 December, 2021
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Locum Tenens as a Transition into Retirement
Locum Tenens as a Transition into Retirement More and more physicians are turning to locum tenens, for a variety of different reasons. While it is a great option for physicians at any stage of their career, it can be especially attractive for late-career physicians. Some physicians nearing retirement may not […]
Tayla Holman | 18 November, 2021
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Benefits of Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioners for Facilities
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, there were not enough physicians to truly care for all the citizens in the United States. The physician shortage continues to worsen every year with a projected shortage of up to 139,000 providers by the year 2033 in the U.S. As the population continues to […]
Alison Shely, DNP, FNP-C | 10 November, 2021
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Locum Tenens vs. Permanent Job [INFOGRAPHIC]
As you continue along your journey as a healthcare provider, you might begin to wonder whether or not working a permanent position is right for you. Making the switch to locum tenens has many advantages such as flexibility, higher rates, and more. This side-by-side infographic lays it all out there […]
Chris Keeley | 22 October, 2021
