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In only four years of working as a locum with Barton Associates, Dr. Mason C. had worked 15 assignments across hospitals in Iowa and New York. Dr. Mason was kind enough to share his locum tenens story with us — all the way from his assignment in Vietnam!...
Over approximately two years of working with Barton Associates, Dr. Stephen K. has been on several locum tenens assignments in pediatrics. Dr. Stephen was kind enough to share his locum tenens story with us....
Dr. Lucase was kind enough to share his locum tenens story with us. Here’s what he had to say about the ability locum tenens work has given him to practice in different settings, how his physician friends feel about locum tenens, his passion for healthcare, traveling on the job, and his relatio...
At Barton Associates, our recruiters are not only trained to place providers, but also to take care of them. So when Keith, W., PA found himself in treacherous winter conditions, Barton was there to help...
When going on a locum tenens assignment, it is not uncommon for providers to bring their pets. For Dr. Van M.,MD, he seldom travels without his horses....
Dr. Andrew is a Barton locum radiologist, and was kind enough to speak with us about his locum tenens experience. Here’s what he had to say about his relationship with his Barton recruiter and the opportunities locum tenens assignments have given him....
Evy S., CFNP loves mission trips and volunteering internationally. She started locum tenens work in 2014, as a means of funding her own charitable work around the world. When we spoke with Evy, she explained how locum tenens has provided her with the financial flexibility to leave her full-time job ...
Dr. Craig is a Barton locum physician, and was kind enough to share his story with us, discussing how locum tenens is different from his past permanent positions, the benefits for older physicians, staying connected with loved ones, making the most of his time on assignment, and his relationship wit...
Presenting oneself for a locum tenens assignment is like the first day of elementary school. Reverting back to the skinny, little kid waiting in the gym with everyone else, wondering “Who will my teacher be?”, “Who will I know?” or “Which of my friends will be in my class?”....
In early 2019, Barton Associates announced the Locum Heroes campaign. Locum Heroes focuses on giving back and recognizing locum tenens providers who make a difference in their communities, near and far....