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 […]
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7 Perks to a Career in Home Health for Nurse Practitioners
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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…
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Living La Vida Locum: What Providers Love About Locum Tenens Roles
We talk a lot about what we think locum tenens can do for you. Empowerment. Career growth. Flexibility. Travel. New opportunities. But we’re not as in the know as you are. In order to truly understand your pain points and what about them pushes you to take on — and […]
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The Benefits of Working in Retail Clinics
As the shortage of doctors in primary care continues to be an issue, retail clinics are expanding their locations and working to help fill the care gap. For many medical professionals, working in a retail clinic can be a great experience. There’s no shortage of opportunities, including locum tenens positions. […]
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Get the Facts: Busting Locum Tenens Myths [INFOGRAPHIC]
In this infographic, we separate fact from fiction and highlight what you can expect from a locum tenens lifestyle. Take a look! Do you have other questions or concerns about locum tenens work? Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @bartonlocums!
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Everybody Is a Patient: 5 Ways to Honor Your Favorite Physician on National Doctors’ Day
When you roll out of bed and get ready for work, you could be heading to a job as a doctor or nurse, an office manager or salesperson, a writer or a banker. You might get there by car or train or bus, or you could simply walk across your […]