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Recent Posts
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4 Benefits of Attending Healthcare Conferences
Mike Connors | 5 October, 2023
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Dentist Jobs in 2023: Why Go Locum Tenens?
While employment of dentists is expected to grow 4% by 2032, their geographical distribution is not equal—in fact, many areas of the country are currently experiencing a shortage of dental health professionals.
Mike Connors | 28 September, 2023
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Hotel Discounts for Healthcare Workers in 2024
Make every dollar count in the new year by utilizing the best healthcare workers in 2024, including locum tenens medical providers. During our kick off of the new year, many of us may make new year’s resolutions to improve our budgeting skills, save more money, and boost our finances overall. […]
Barton Team | 23 September, 2023
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Can Nurse Practitioners Sign Death Certificates?
We regularly hear from our nurse practitioners (NPs) that patients are often surprised to learn what they can do, especially those patients who initially demand to see a physician. In most states, the authorized responsibilities of a nurse practitioner and a physician are remarkably similar. But like most questions pertaining […]
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Holiday Healthcare Staffing: Prepare Your Facility with Locum Tenens Providers
Illness and injury doesn’t stop for the holidays, and since many permanent providers at medical facilities take time off during the winter, managers might be sweating coverage.
Mike Connors | 14 September, 2023
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What Can a Physician Assistant (PA) Do?
Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system. PAs provide many of the same services as physicians. Their scope of practice, dependent on state regulations, includes the ability to diagnose illness, develop and manage treatment plans, and prescribe medication, according to the American Academy of Physician Assistants […]
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My Locum Story: S. Wilkinson Unlocked New Experiences Through Locum Tenens
“I had a great experience [working] with Barton,” Wilkinson said.
Mike Connors | 7 September, 2023
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What is a DEA License? The Basics You Need to Know
In the United States, physicians—as well as nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), depending on where they practice—often prescribe controlled substances to patients who have a medical need. A DEA license is integral to this process. But the ability to prescribe these kinds of medicines doesn’t inherently come with […]
Barton Team | 7 September, 2023
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A Guide to Physician Assistant Specialties and PA Types
Much like with physicians, PAs (short for Physician Assistant or Physician Associate) have increasingly moved away from the model of general practice towards specialization. In fact, for the first time last year, more PAs reported a surgical specialty as their principal area of practice over general practice or family practice. […]
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My Locum Story: Dr. D. Edwards Finds Stability at One Assignment
Extending his assignment has become so simple that Edwards’ recruiter for the last two years asks him whether he’d like to extend his assignment. He’s said yes every time.
Kaie Quigley | 31 August, 2023
