Presenting oneself for a locum tenens assignment is like the first day of elementary school. Reverting back to the skinny, little kid waiting in the gym with everyone else, wondering “Who will my teacher be?”, “Who will I know?” or “Which of my friends will be in my class?”. You […]
Recent Posts
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Life as a Locum Dentist
Karlene Guasteferro DDS, FAGD | 1 October, 2019
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The Faces of Nurse Anesthesia
Nurse anesthetists are registered nurses who have furthered their education to an advanced-practice nurse specializing in nurse anesthesia. The nurse anesthetist, also known as the CRNA (certified registered nurse anesthetist), plays a crucial role in the administration of anesthesia and pain management. In some areas, they are the sole anesthesia […]
Sonya Brown, CRNA | 24 September, 2019
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Locum Heroes Follow Up: Whitney Holmes, NP
In early 2019, Barton Associates announced the Locum Heroes campaign. Locum Heroes focuses on giving back and recognizing locum tenens providers who make a difference in their communities, near and far. Whitney Holmes, NP was recognized as a 2019 Locum Hero for her work on and off locum tenens assignments. […]
Barton Team | 20 September, 2019
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How Do Telehealth Laws and Regulations Vary By State?
Patients today are increasingly willing to use virtual care and telehealth services, partly because of the convenience and ability to improve access to healthcare. According to a 2017 Virtual Visits Consumer Choice Survey from the Advisory Board, 77% of consumers would consider seeing a healthcare provider virtually. Nearly one in […]
Tayla Holman | 3 September, 2019
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“Pre-Credentialing” for Onboarding Locums
“Pre-credentialing” is a term and process unique to Barton Associates, conceived and used frequently by our in-house credentialing team. The only difference between “pre”-credentialing and regular credentialing is that there is an official assignment and start date for employment during regular credentialing. Pre-credentialing occurs when there are no set dates, […]
Julie Shea | 8 August, 2019
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2019 General Locum Survey
Locum tenens, a Latin term meaning “holding the place,” is a $3.9 billion industry that is projected to reach $6.2 billion in the next 5 years, but not much is known about the providers behind this temporary work. We know it’s an attractive option for medical professionals to gain clinical […]
Julie Shea | 7 August, 2019
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Locum Tenens PCPs and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there were approximately 209,000 primary care physicians in the United States in 2010 – less than one third of the total number of physicians who spend most of their time in direct patient care. This number includes general practitioners and family […]
Tayla Holman | 18 July, 2019
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Benefits of Working Locum Tenens [VIDEO]
TRANSCRIPT If you’re a physician, NP, PA, dentist or CRNA, you know how difficult a career in healthcare can be. Long hours, school loans, office politics and high patient loads are just a fraction of what you have to deal with. As a result, many healthcare professionals look to locum […]
Julie Shea | 16 July, 2019
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The Best Nurse Social Media Accounts to Follow
Many of us rely on social media for education, entertainment, and to stay current in our nursing careers. Social media is especially convenient to help to stay up-to-date and keep in touch if you’re traveling as a locum provider, or to catch up during a break in your shift. But […]
Maureen Bonatch MSN, RN | 4 July, 2019
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What to Look for in an IRF (Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility) Medical Director
In my experience, the Medical Director can make or break an IRF (inpatient rehab facility). For this reason, it’s critically important to choose a lead physician who can create the kind of work environment that fosters fun, efficiency, and safe, quality care at your facility. The Medical Director is definitely […]
Dr. Val | 2 July, 2019
