It should come as no surprise that healthcare professionals work long, hard hours. We spend nights, weekends, and holidays working or on call. When we go to sleep at night, we think of our patients — whether it’s the one that is difficult to diagnose or the one that is […]
Recent Posts
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Need a Vacation? How to Hire a Locum Tenens Physician or Clinician for Your Private Practice
Dr. Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP | 6 June, 2017
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Strategies for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates
High readmission rates cost hospitals money: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) penalize institutions when patients return quickly after discharge. And, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform, 15–25 percent of patients discharged from the hospital will be readmitted within 30 days. Modern Healthcare, citing […]
Barton Team | 30 May, 2017
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Barton Associates Opens New Office in Windsor, CT, Creating Entry-Level Career Opportunities
Barton Associates, a leading recruitment firm in the $3.6 billion locum tenens market, opened an office in Windsor, CT, on April 24. Barton Associates previously had an office in Enfield, CT, but the company’s sizable growth created a need to drastically increase the available amount of desk space. The move […]
Zach Ahlgrim | 9 May, 2017
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How Technology Is Expanding Physician and PA Collaboration
With the rising popularity of physician assistants (PAs) around the country, especially in areas that are traditionally underserved and suffer more acutely from the physician shortage, some people might question the amount and quality of collaboration in the physician-physician assistant relationship. The good news is that advances in technology are […]
Brian W. | 2 May, 2017
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7 Perks to a Career in Home Health for Nurse Practitioners
Maybe you’re dealing with co-worker drama. Maybe you aren’t getting paid enough for your ceaseless efforts. Maybe you don’t know exactly why you’re looking for a change, but you definitely are. Whatever your reasons for wanting to move on from your current place of employment as a nurse practitioner, don’t […]
Evan Wade | 20 April, 2017
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Our Picks: 6 Physician Blogs and Sites to Follow
Last month, we featured six PA blogs and sites we think you should follow. This time, we decided to do the same for physicians. Each of these sites provides valuable information and advice, and we suggest that every physician bookmark them today. As a bonus, you can find articles by […]
Jess Huckins | 28 March, 2017
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Our Picks: 6 PA Blogs and Sites to Follow
As a leading locum tenens physician assistant (PA) staffing agency, Barton Associates is committed to placing talented physician assistants (PAs) in top locum tenens positions across the United States. In addition, we prioritize sharing resources that make our locum tenens PAs’ jobs easier. To that end, we wanted to highlight […]
Jess Huckins | 23 February, 2017
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Pain and the Opioid Epidemic: How NPs and PAs Help
Pain management in the era of the opioid epidemic can be one of the most difficult and complex aspects of patient care, especially when it comes to the chronic, noncancer pain that comes along with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. The need for healthcare professionals who specialize in […]
Brian W. | 21 February, 2017
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How to Achieve Work-Life Balance in Healthcare
It is a remarkable thing to devote your life to the care of others. As difficult as it is, it’s crucial to make sure you are taking care of yourself, too. Failing to turn off the healthcare provider “switch” can be detrimental to your personal health and manifest in burnout, […]
Barton Team | 13 December, 2016
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What Is Locum Tenens? A Comprehensive Guide
When you were in school, did you imagine that you’d graduate and get a traditional full-time job in healthcare? Many healthcare providers imagine this path: it seems clear, straightforward, and in line with what society expects. Today’s workfo…
Emma Siemasko | 16 November, 2016
