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  #BecauseICan Help Provide Healthcare to Those in Need

  #BecauseICan is a Barton Associates campaign featuring the real lives of locum tenens providers and the reasons that they do locum tenens work. For all of the providers featured, the flexible nature of locum work allows them to live life on their own terms. Whether that means frequent travel, volunt...

  Chris Keeley | August 12, 2021

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  States You Can Get a CRNA License in Under Six Weeks

  Chances are you have chosen the locum tenens career path because of its flexible nature. A key factor in a provider’s decision to go locum is often having the ability to travel around the country. One of the major things holding providers back is not having the appropriate state license. As you kno...

  Chris Keeley | August 05, 2021

• Traveling Doctor / Physician Diary: An Unexpected Patient Encounter

  I discovered my current traveling doctor job through my locum tenens work in Idaho. Traveling provides great exposure to a wide variety of practice styles and locations, along with some extraordinary patient stories. This is one of my favorites....

  Dr. Val Jones, M.D. | July 08, 2021

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  States You Can Get a Physician License in Under Eight Weeks

  Chances are you have chosen the locum tenens career path because of its flexible nature. A key factor in a provider’s decision to go locum is often having the ability to travel around the country. One of the major things holding providers back is not having the appropriate state license....

  Chris Keeley | July 01, 2021

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  Need a Vacation? How to Hire a Locum Tenens Physician or Clinician

  For doctors in private practice, taking time away from the office can be a complex process. Patients need to be reassured that when we are away, someone will be there when they need them. This is the ideal situation in which to hire a locum tenens physician or clinician for your private practice....

  Dr. Linda Girgis, MD, FAAFP | June 24, 2021

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  How Locum Tenens Can Help Prepare For Healthcare’s High-Tech Future

  It’s fair to call healthcare the next great frontier of technology, with popular consumer products like the Apple Watch including health features that nearly match medical-grade equipment in terms of accuracy and reliability and companies large and small trying to break into the field. It’s a brave ...

  Evan Wade | June 17, 2021

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  Working Through the COVID-19 Pandemic Q&A

  It is no secret that the past year has been a challenge to people all around the world. From social distancing to trips to the ICU, it is safe to say that we all can’t wait to go back to normal life. Healthcare workers, in particular, have been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic since the b...

  Chris Keeley | June 10, 2021

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  States You Can Get an NP License in Under Eight Weeks

  Chances are you have chosen the locum tenens career path because of its flexible nature. A key factor in a provider’s decision to go locum is often having the ability to travel around the country. One of the major things holding providers back is not having the appropriate state license. As you kno...

  Chris Keeley | June 03, 2021

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  CME Requirements for Physicians by State

  In order to obtain a state license, you’ll need to have not only enough continuing medical education (CME) hours, but also the right courses. Here’s a rundown of the number of CMEs needed for licensure for each state. Some requirements may be waived if you’re applying for a temporary license in stat...

  Teresa Otto, MD | May 27, 2021

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  A Look at 5 Unique Locum Tenens Settings

  For locum tenens professionals, variety is the spice of life and a significant source of career satisfaction. Clinicians can expect to learn new skills and broaden their professional horizons when they work in temporary capacity, all while experiencing a diverse collection of clinical and profession...

  Evan Wade | May 20, 2021

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