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14 Reasons to Fall in Love with a Sales Career

You know the saying “love comes for you when you least expect it”? The same can be said about the perfect job opportunity! In honor […]

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CRNAs Response and Reflection of Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

In celebration of CRNA week, I wanted to reflect on our roles as a CRNA during the National COVID-19 Pandemic. This past year has brought […]

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Rural Hospital Finds Consistent Locum Coverage with Barton Associates

In a recent report by the AAMC, it was estimated that there will be a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by the year […]

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Benefits of Working in a Rural Health Setting

To many locum tenens providers, locum work is about exploring. From working in a new setting to visiting a new location on your off days, […]

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Full-time vs. Part-time Locum Tenens: The Breakdown

Healthcare professionals work locum tenens assignments for a number of reasons. Locum tenens lets you experience working in different locations and facilities before (or instead […]

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Why Barton? [INFOGRAPHIC]

Here at Barton Associates, we survey all providers who have been on a locum tenens assignment with us. Read some of the feedback we received […]

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PAs Share Their “Why” for PA Week 2020

Every year, the AAPA (American Academy of Physician Assistants) sponsors National PA Week from October 6th through the 12th. This year, we joined the AAPA […]

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How Technology Can Help Combat Physician Burnout While Improving Patient Engagement

One of today’s greatest public health concerns isn’t something that physicians can treat in patients—that’s because, in this case, doctors are the ones in jeopardy. […]

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Locum Tenens Licensing Questions, Answered

Here at Barton Associates, we have in house licensing, credentialing, and travel teams in order to get you where you need to go. Whether you […]

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Meet Our 2020 Locum Hero: Heather H., FNP

Earlier this year, Barton Associates announced its second annual Locum Heroes campaign, with a focus on giving back to locum tenens providers who make a […]

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PAs and NPs Play an Increasing Role in Healthcare

Much of the United States is facing a serious shortage of healthcare providers. The health provider shortfall is especially acute for primary care professionals, and […]

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Exploring DSO’s as a Locum Dentist

If you’re a young dentist looking for employment or an older dentist seeking to retire, then there is good chance that you will be talking […]

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