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 […]
Recent Posts
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FCVS: Interstate Licensing for Locum Tenens Physicians, PAs
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
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Can a Nurse Practitioner Do That? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Happy National NP Week! Here at Barton Associates, we’d like to thank the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) for sponsoring this exciting week of appreciation. We’d also like to acknowledge the hospitals, practices, and companies nationwide who support this talented group of medical professionals every day. To celebrate NP […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 9 November, 2018
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Can You Be Too Old to Practice Medicine?
While advances in medicine occur every day, there’s still no cure for aging. We might delay it with healthy eating, exercise, and brain games, but research from the lab for healthy aging at Emory University tells us that cognitive decline can begin as early as age 50. Symptoms of Aging […]
Ellen Lowry | 30 October, 2018
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4 Reasons Locum Tenens Is a Great Option for Emergency Medicine Clinicians
In healthcare, one key indicator of success is strong patient relationships. In our conversations with experienced locum tenens professionals, we ask how they build patient relationships and establish bedside manner over short-term interactions. One thing we’ve learned is that specialty matters. Emergency medicine clinicians, in particular, possess skills to provide […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 25 October, 2018
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Real Locum Stories: On Location With Heather D., PA [VIDEO]
Happy National PA Week 2018! Here at Barton Associates, we’d like to thank the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) for sponsoring this exciting week of appreciation. We’d also like to acknowledge the talented PAs who provide great care at a variety of practice settings and locations across the country. […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 5 October, 2018
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Locum Tenens for New Grads
For healthcare providers at all career stages, locum tenens is the ideal path to diverse experience and work-life balance. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a new graduate, going locum isn’t just a possibility, but a lucrative career choice. Is locum tenens right for you? Here’s what you need to […]
Claire Cavanaugh | 24 September, 2018
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Straight Talk: Salaries for Psychiatric NPs
For nurse practitioners, psychiatry has long been known for its higher-than-average salaries. While psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) salary ranges by geographic location and years of experience, psychiatry remains one of the top-paying specialities across the nurse practitioner profession. As I mentioned in my Clinician1 article, negotiating your salary is […]
Dr. Melissa de Capua DNP PMHNP | 2 August, 2018
