Occupational and environmental health play a critical role in the lives of workers and the public at large. In 2010, it was estimated that, in the United States alone, there were 60,000 deaths and 860,000 diseases due to occupational exposures (chemical, biological and radiological). In addition, about 5,147 workers died […]
Recent Posts
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Another Kind of Shortage: Occupational Medicine Physicians
Luke Curtis, MD, MS | 18 April, 2019
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Considering Telemedicine? Ask These Questions
Before working in telemedicine, I had many questions. Having worked mainly in an outpatient setting, I wanted to know how telemedicine worked. What would the workflow be like? How did the technology work? What type of clinical conditions could I expect to assess and treat? What was the level of […]
Dr. Eki Abrams, MD | 26 March, 2019
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5 Unique Advantages of Practicing Rural Dentistry
We’ve all seen movies featuring an urbanite who is forced to live and/or work in a rural locale. There’s “Doc Hollywood,” “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Pet Sematary” to name a few. But there must be a million of them, and each follows a common thread: The city-dweller, initially resistant to […]
Evan Wade | 14 March, 2019
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Why Practice Telemedicine? One Physician’s Experience
As a physician who started practicing telemedicine a few years ago, I was excited but had questions and wasn’t sure where to turn. Other than reading a few online articles about telemedicine, I found it difficult to find personal information from a clinician’s perspective. Therefore, I would love to share […]
Dr. Eki Abrams, MD | 12 March, 2019
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Jump-Start Your Career With Locum Tenens for Dentists
It’s a pretty good time to be a young dentist. A large percentage of dentists born in the Baby Boom era are set to retire in coming years, and a deepening talent shortage is turning the staffing landscape into a seller’s market. Fresh grads and early-career professionals are inheriting a […]
Evan Wade | 28 February, 2019
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Tips to Manage Finances as a Locum Tenens Provider
For most people, successful budgeting depends on steady, regular income and careful planning. Managing finances as a locum tenens provider, however, is more of a challenge. 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 […]
Vanessa Salvia | 26 February, 2019
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FCVS: Interstate Licensing for Locum Tenens Physicians, PAs
One of the most frequently cited reasons physicians choose to pursue a locum tenens assignment is the opportunity to travel – as near or as far as desired, and however frequently they wish to do so. For physicians and PAs, obtaining an FCVS profile can help make this interstate travel […]
Julie Shea | 19 February, 2019
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Pet-Friendly Locum Tenens Travel
Barton Associates strives to make the travel process smooth and headache-free, helping in any way we can to help our physicians and advanced practice providers feel at home on assignment. For some, this includes bringing loved ones – including cats, dogs, rabbits, and other pets. If you’re considering bringing your […]
Julie Shea | 12 February, 2019
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Best Locum Tenens Companies: Exploring the Barton Difference
The most crucial step in your locum tenens career is deciding which locum tenens agency to work with. Partnering with the best locum tenens companies and with a great recruiter will ensure you’re matched with positions that fit your interests and skill set, and that your arrival at a new […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 24 January, 2019
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My Locum Tenens Story: Charmaine K., CRNA
Happy National CRNA Week 2019! Here at Barton Associates, we’d like to thank the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) for sponsoring this week from January 20 to 26. CRNA Week is an annual celebration of anesthesia patient safety and the nation’s nearly 53,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and […]
Ellen Lowry | 22 January, 2019
