We asked physician assistants (PAs) across the country to submit a story from their professional experience that celebrates their career. Here is our first-place story from PA Week 2015! I have had a variety of experiences working as a U.S. Air Force physician assistant (PA) for eight years and serving […]
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My PA Story: Dawn Russell
Sara Seng | 9 October, 2015
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I’m a PA Because of an Inspiring Experience
Throughout the month of September, we asked physician assistants (PAs) across our Facebook and Twitter channels to help us celebrate PA Week by finishing the line, “I’m a PA because…” Check out the results! “I was in Vietnam in 1966 when I learned about the concept. I applied to the […]
Sara Seng | 8 October, 2015
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Health Insurance Guide for Locum Tenens Providers
People who obtain health insurance through an employer are limited to the plans their employer offers. Self-employed individuals, on the other hand, are free to choose the plan that best fits their situation. Self-employed individuals can also deduct 100 percent of their health insurance premiums paid during the year, with […]
Barton Team | 22 October, 2014
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Rural Providers: You May Be the Last, Best Hope
Recently, while on a locums assignment in a very small, rural hospital, I cared for a gentleman with chest pain. His discomfort seemed classic for an MI, but his EKG did not. I treated him as normal, with aspirin and nitrates, and waited for his cardiac markers to come back […]
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Top 5 Reasons to Do Locum Tenens Work
There are many reasons physicians choose to do locum tenens work. Some value the independent, adventurous lifestyle, while others are interested in the monetary advantages. Whatever the reason, locum tenens can be a great fit for many physicians. Here are just some of the top reasons why thousands of physicians […]
Ben Amirault | 23 October, 2013
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How to remove stains from medical scrubs [INFOGRAPHIC]
Need some help getting stains out of your medical scrubs? Uniform Advantage put together a handy infographic that explains how to use household items to remove stains, including sweat, vomit, blood. It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it! Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s […]
Ben Amirault | 12 September, 2013
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Does It Pay to Be a Locum Tenens Provider?
As with any career, one of the first questions a candidate has is “How much does it pay?” Locum tenens is no different. Hourly Model In short, locum tenens pays very well. Providers who work locum tenens on a full-time basis can easily earn as much or more than physicians […]
Barton Team | 6 August, 2013
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NPs Less Likely to Be Named in Malpractice Suit
Nurse practitioners (NP) are less likely to be named in a malpractice suit than physician assistants or physicians. According to research conducted by the Federation of State Medical Boards, “NPs may decrease [malpractice] liability, at least as viewed through the lens of a national reporting system.” From 1991 to 2007, […]
Ben Amirault | 14 January, 2013
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New to Locum Tenens? A Definition From Barton Associates
Updated January 2019 One of the most common questions we see at Barton Associates is, simply, what is locum tenens? There is quite a bit of confusion in the healthcare staffing industry surrounding locum tenens. We’re hoping that this definition will help to clarify what the term means, what these […]
Barton Team | 22 July, 2011
