In a recent report by the AAMC, it was estimated that there will be a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by the year 2033. But this growing physician shortage has already presented a problem, with facilities across the United States looking to locum tenens to fill gaps in […]
Recent Posts
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Rural Hospital Finds Consistent Locum Coverage with Barton Associates
Ellen Lowry | 19 November, 2020
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Benefits of Working in a Rural Health Setting
To many locum tenens providers, locum work is about exploring. From working in a new setting to visiting a new location on your off days, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, CRNAs, and dentists all choose to travel to new locations in order to broaden their skills and enhance their worldview. […]
Ellen Lowry | 5 November, 2020
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Full-time vs. Part-time Locum Tenens: The Breakdown
Healthcare professionals work locum tenens assignments for a number of reasons. Locum tenens lets you experience working in different locations and facilities before (or instead of) making a full-time commitment. In our most recent independent study, we surveyed 1,733 providers, more than half of which had taken a locum tenens […]
Ellen Lowry | 22 October, 2020
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Why Barton? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Here at Barton Associates, we survey all providers who have been on a locum tenens assignment with us. Read some of the feedback we received in our new infographic! Want to learn more about locum tenens with Barton Associates? Fill out the form and one of our representatives will reach […]
Barton Team | 15 October, 2020
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PAs Share Their “Why” for PA Week 2020
Every year, the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) sponsors National PA Week from October 6th through the 12th. This year, we joined the AAPA in inviting PAs across the country to share their WHY on social media. Below, we’ve taken five responses from Instagram and Twitter to the question, […]
Barton Team | 12 October, 2020
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How Technology Can Help Combat Physician Burnout While Improving Patient Engagement
One of today’s greatest public health concerns isn’t something that physicians can treat in patients—that’s because, in this case, doctors are the ones in jeopardy. A recent study from the Journal of Internal Medicine admitted that physician burnout has become something of a public health crisis, having an effect on […]
Rahul Varshneya | 30 September, 2020
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Locum Tenens Licensing Questions, Answered
Here at Barton Associates, we have in house licensing, credentialing, and travel teams in order to get you where you need to go. Whether you need a new state license for your locum tenens assignment in a month, or you are looking for the closest hotel to your facility, Barton’s […]
Barton Team | 17 September, 2020
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Meet Our 2020 Locum Hero: Heather H., FNP
Earlier this year, Barton Associates announced its second annual Locum Heroes campaign, with a focus on giving back to locum tenens providers who make a difference in their communities, near and far. In response, we received more than 100 nominations, each describing incredible stories of the ways that locum providers […]
Barton Team | 12 August, 2020
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PAs and NPs Play an Increasing Role in Healthcare
Much of the United States is facing a serious shortage of healthcare providers. The health provider shortfall is especially acute for primary care professionals, and especially in rural areas. This shortage is made especially acute by our aging population. The Association of Academic Medical Colleges predicts a US shortage of […]
Luke Curtis, MD, MS | 30 July, 2020
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Exploring DSO’s as a Locum Dentist
If you’re a young dentist looking for employment or an older dentist seeking to retire, then there is good chance that you will be talking with some Dental Service Organizations, also known as DSO’s. Despite often being looked upon with disdain as “corporate” dental offices, DSO arrangements are becoming more […]
Paul Rickard, DDS | 30 July, 2020
