Tools and Resources for Locum Tenens

• What Is Locum Tenens? A Comprehensive Guide

  Published: Nov 16, 2016

  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...

• Ultimate Guide to Locum Tenens Staffing for the Physician Shortage

  Published: Sep 24, 2018

  In "Your Ultimate Guide to Locum Tenens Staffing for the Physician Shortage," we lay out what you can expect when you add locum tenens physicians and advanced-practice clinicians to your facility's workforce. You will find answers to some of t...

• Helpful Tools, Resources, and Career Advice for New Graduates

  Published: Mar 19, 2018

  Navigating your job search as a newly minted graduate in the healthcare field can seem daunting. We get it. For that reason, we assembled some of the most useful articles and blog posts in one easy-to-navigate location to help answer any questi...

• Helpful Tools, Resources, and Advice for Our Clients

  Published: May 23, 2017

  Whether you're looking to hire your first locum or you use them frequently at your facility, you probably have some questions. And we expect you to. For that reason, we assembled some of the most useful articles, infographics, and videos in one...

• Billing for Locum Tenens Services

  Published: May 15, 2017

  If you are looking into using a locum tenens staffing company such as Barton Associates for temporary physician, dentist, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner staffing support, obtaining a return on your investment is likely one of your p...

• Helpful Tools, Resources, and Career Advice for Nurse Practitioners

  Published: May 09, 2017

  Whether you're a looking to pursue a permanent career as a nurse practitioner or are interested in locum tenens as a full-time career, you probably have some questions. And we expect you to. For that reason, we assembled some of the m...

• Helpful Tools, Resources, and Career Advice for Physician Assistants

  Published: Apr 14, 2017

  Whether you're a looking to pursue a permanent career as a physician assistant or are interested in locum tenens as a full-time career, you probably have some questions. And we expect you to. For that reason, we assembled some of the most usefu...

• Ultimate Guide to Locum Tenens Staffing

  Published: Apr 12, 2017

  In "Your Ultimate Guide to Locum Tenens Staffing," we lay out what you can expect when you add locum tenens physicians and advanced-practice clinicians to your facility's workforce. You will find answers to some of the most frequently asked que...

• Locum Tenens Tax Guide 2022

  Published: Jan 13, 2022

  As a leading locum tenens agency, one topic that our providers frequently asked about is how their taxes will be impacted when they choose the locum life.  In order to prepare our new locum providers, and keep our current locums infor...

• Health Insurance Options for Locum Tenens Providers

  Published: May 27, 2021

  People who obtain health insurance through an employer are limited to the plans their employer offers. Self-employed individuals, on the other hand, are free to choose the plan that best fits their situation. Self-employed individuals can also ...

• Locum Tenens Tax Guide 2021

  Published: May 27, 2021

  One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from providers interested in locum tenens work concerns the tax implications of being an independent contractor. Here are a few basics to get you started: Locum tenens healthcare providers ...

• National Provider Identifier Number FAQs (NPI Registry)

  Published: May 06, 2021

  As a non-healthcare worker, we were curious what exactly went into an NPI number listed in the NPI registry. And, we got more than expected. Here are the most interesting (we think) facts that we found. What did we miss? What is an NPI number?...

• Your Ultimate Guide to Going Locum Tenens

  Published: Oct 25, 2018

  Are you ready to jump-start your healthcare career as a locum tenens provider? In this guide, we’ll lay out what you can expect from the locum lifestyle. You will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions, such as: What...

• Locum Usage Trends 2021

  Published: Apr 04, 2022

  While Barton's 2021 Client Telehealth Survey focused on (you guessed it) telehealth, we also dug deeper to find trends in facility usage of locum tenens providers and agencies in 2021. Read more to see the results!...

• Interesting Facts About the Modern Physician Assistant Graduate

  Published: Nov 21, 2016

  In January 2014, the Affordable Care Act extended health insurance to an estimated 30 million previously uninsured Americans. As a result, the need for healthcare providers has skyrocketed! But there’s good news. Physician assistants are fini...

• Healthcare Hiring: Where and When It’s Hot

  Published: Oct 25, 2016

  Work Wherever and Whenever! Barton Associates recently conducted an anonymous poll of healthcare professionals currently working locum tenens assignments.  In the survey, it was clear that being able to travel and work in new p...

• Interesting Facts About the Modern Nurse Practitioner Graduate

  Published: Nov 21, 2016

  In January 2014, the Affordable Care Act extended health insurance to an estimated 30 million previously uninsured Americans. As a result, the need for healthcare providers has skyrocketed! But there’s good news. Nurse practitioners are finis...

• 5 Perks of Having a Corporate Clinic

  Published: Nov 21, 2016

  With healthcare costs expected to grow almost 7 percent through 2017, employers are trying to figure out how to manage this financially while still providing quality care for their employees.  The good news is, companies that use on-site ...

• 5 Myths About Locum Tenens

  Published: Nov 21, 2016

  The locum tenens lifestyle offers independence and flexibility, yet we still hear from clinicians who aren’t sure if it’s right for them. It’s time to clear the air! Here are some of the biggest misconceptions around locum tenens: 1. “Locum ...

• Hiring With Locum Tenens

  Published: Nov 21, 2016

  For those not fluent in Latin, “locum tenens” translates to “place holder.” In the medical world, it simply refers to providers who take on short-term jobs to fill gaps created by staffing shortages at hospitals, private practices, and organiza...

• Is Locum Tenens Right for You? [Quiz]

  Published: Nov 23, 2016

  A career in locum tenens attracts a diverse group of healthcare professionals interested in the many benefits the locum lifestyle can bring. Some locums are new graduates looking to gain wide-ranging experience in different clinical settings. O...

• Test Your HIPAA Compliance Knowledge [Quiz]

  Published: Feb 10, 2017

  When HIPAA was signed into law in August 1996, its goals were twofold: to streamline healthcare delivery and to increase the number of Americans with health insurance coverage. The HIPAA privacy rule was enacted in response to issues concerni...

• Get the Facts: The Physician Shortage

  Published: Feb 21, 2017

  Chances are, your organization has already felt the pinch of the ongoing physician shortage. And if it hasn’t, it will.  As demand for healthcare services increases across the United States, hospitals and other facilities will find it eve...

• Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) Qualification Quiz

  Published: May 09, 2017

  Currently, there are 16 states that can be declared as a physician's State of Primary Licensure and can issue Letters of Qualification (LOQ): Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshi...

• Nurse Practitioner Scope of Practice Laws

  Published: Sep 08, 2017

  Interactive Nurse Practitioner (NP) Scope of Practice Law Guide Nurse practitioner (NP) scope of practice laws vary from state to state. Whether you're a nursing practice DNP or family nurse practitioner it's important to understand the v...

• When to Hire a Psychiatrist vs. a Clinical Psychologist for Your Facility [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Sep 18, 2017

  Do you know the difference? Comparing the backgrounds and skill sets offered by each of these highly trained provider types will help you decide which will best meet the needs of your hospital, practice, or company. Want to read more from...

• State Physician Licensing Guide

  Published: Oct 25, 2016

  Interactive Licensing Guide Licensing requirements for physicians vary from state to state. Because of this, we’ve put together a handy interactive guide that offers a snapshot of each state’s guidelines. For more detailed information, pleas...

• PA Scope of Practice Laws

  Published: Sep 13, 2017

  Interactive PA Scope of Practice Law Guide All physician assistants must practice with a collaborating physician; however, state laws dictate the extent of that relationship. This interactive tool provides an overview of PA scop...

• Travel Tips for Locum Tenens Providers [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Oct 22, 2021

  It's hard to think of everything before traveling. So, we put together this downloadable infographic outlining some locum tenens travel tips when going on assignment....

• Locum Tenens vs. Permanent Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Oct 22, 2021

  As a healthcare provider, you might begin to wonder if working a permanent position is right for you. Learn how switching to locum tenens can benefit your career....

• The Perfect CV for Locum Tenens Providers

  Published: Nov 07, 2016

  Searching for the perfect locum tenens job? Having a clear and concise curriculum vitae (CV) is critical. Not only will it help your recruiter understand the type, duration, and location of the position you want, but it will also help the hospi...

• 7 Reasons to Work With a Locum Tenens Agency Instead of a Medical Group

  Published: Aug 21, 2017

  A career is long and full of options and opportunities. A big choice for clinicians is whether to work with an agency or a medical group. Most clinicians work with both by the time they retire, and this article focuses on the perks of working w...

• ZDoggMD and Barton Talk Burnout: Join Us! [VIDEO]

  Published: Nov 29, 2017

  We’ve partnered with Dr. Zubin Damania, also known as ZDoggMD, for his latest episode of “The Incident Report.” Check it out, and let's beat professional burnout in healthcare together....

• Mark V., CRNA, Talks Locum Tenens With His Barton Recruiter [VIDEO]

  Published: Jan 12, 2018

  In honor of National CRNA Week, we invited Mark V., one of our top locum tenens CRNAs, to our Peabody office — and helped him meet his Barton recruiter for the first time! Check out their full conversation in our new video....

• Can a CRNA Do That? [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Jan 15, 2018

  This CRNA Week, we decided to explore a commonly asked question in the world of anesthesiology: What’s the difference between a CRNA and an anesthesiologist? Check out our newest infographic for an in-depth comparison!...

• NPs and the Future: What’s the Next Big Challenge Facing Nurse Practitioners? [VIDEO]

  Published: Feb 08, 2018

  During National Nurse Practitioner Week, which took place November 12-18, 2017, we surveyed NPs regarding the next big challenge their profession would have to face. The responses blew us away, so we brought in some of our recruiters and accoun...

• Locum Tenens for Dentists [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Feb 19, 2018

  No matter where you’re at in your dental career, locum tenens could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to renew or heighten your passion for dentistry. View our latest infographic to learn more about locum tenens for dentists....

• What Is Locum Tenens? A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Facilities

  Published: Mar 06, 2018

  If you’re searching for terms like “what is locum tenens,” there’s a chance you’re facing a temporary staffing shortage or will face one soon. Considering today’s healthcare landscape, it’s fair to say you aren’t alone in your concern. Let’s ta...

• [Webinar] Locum Tenens Taxes and Tax Reform 2018

  Published: Mar 14, 2018

  Barton Associates’ locum tenens tax guide author and healthcare tax expert Andrew D. Schwartz, CPA, addressed locum tenens tax questions and the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in our recent webinar. Watch it here!...

• Busting the Top 4 Locum Tenens Myths [VIDEO]

  Published: Mar 21, 2018

  Barton Associates’ senior manager of sales and recruitment, Dave L., discusses myths surrounding the unpredictability of locum tenens, paperwork, your CV, and the reasons facilities use locums. It’s time to separate fact from fiction. Check out...

• When to Hire an DO vs. an MD for Your Facility [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Mar 22, 2018

  This National Doctors’ Day, we want to make it easy for you to not only hire a doctor, but find the best possible candidate for your open position. Do you know what varies between MDs and DOs? Check out our infographic below! ...

• How to Bridge Your Staffing Gap With Locum Tenens [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Sep 25, 2018

  When weighing your options on a long-term basis, locum tenens staffing solutions become more than a stopgap solution. Could a locum save you time and money in ways a permanent provider can't? We lay out the facts in our new infographic....

• Things to Do in California [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Oct 22, 2021

  Before taking your next assignment in California, take a look at our new infographic outlining some of the great things to do while you're in The Golden State....

• How Locum Tenens Fulfills 5 Top Desires for Retirement

  Published: Sep 24, 2018

  A 2017 survey by the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America identified five common themes almost all Americans look for in retirement. Here's how locum tenens can be a contributing factor for each of these elements....

• Benefits of Working Locum Tenens [VIDEO]

  Published: May 31, 2019

  If you’re a physician, NP, PA, dentist or CRNA, you know how difficult a career in healthcare can be. Long hours, school loans, office politics and high patient loads are just a fraction of what you have to deal with. As a result, many healthca...

• 2019 General Locum Survey

  Published: Aug 07, 2019

  To better understand the industry, the locums, and the providers who have not yet explored this career path, Barton Associates initiated the General Locum Survey in early 2019.The General Locum Survey sought to answer how they learned about thi...

• Can a PA Do That? [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Oct 11, 2018

  In anticipation of PA Week 2018, the Barton team updated one of our popular infographics. Can a PA meet the requirements of your open position? Read our infographic to find out....

• Addiction Treatment Week 2019: Closing the Gap [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Apr 12, 2018

  Providers have been called upon to help close a treatment gap that leaves the majority of addiction sufferers untreated every year. In this infographic, we explore facts and figures behind the American addiction epidemic, what you can do to kee...

• How Much More Can I Make with Locum Tenens? Try Our New Locum Tenens Salary Tool

  Published: Dec 06, 2019

  By now, you’ve probably heard that locum tenens, or temporary, contract providers make more money than providers in permanent positions. If you’ve never worked a locum tenens assignment before, you’ve probably wondered, exactly how much more mo...

• Happy National Dentist's Day 2020! [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Mar 04, 2020

  Happy National Dentist’s Day! We’re thrilled to celebrate dentists everywhere, today and every day. Barton Associates has the pleasure of working with not only dentists, but also oral surgeons and endodontists!...

• State Licensing for Locum Tenens Physicians - Updates for the COVID-19 Outbreak

  Published: Mar 24, 2020

  In order to assist you at this time, we have put together the following list which shows what, if any, changes in policy have occurred to each state’s individual licensing protocol. This information is based on both our internal findings and th...

• Guide to Reopening After COVID-19 [Free Download]

  Published: Jun 08, 2020

  As a partner and a resource in the area of staffing, licensing, and credentialing, Barton Associates has created a guide to reopening, to be used by your hospital, clinic, or small facility. Broken up into three sections, the guide include...

• State of the Locum Market 2020 [WHITEPAPER]

  Published: Sep 11, 2020

  As the locum tenens experts, Barton Associates prides itself on being at the forefront of a rapidly growing, multi-billion dollar industry. Our mission is to provide best-in-class healthcare staffing services to our clients and providers throug...

• Guide to Surviving the Physician Shortage [Free Download]

  Published: Nov 02, 2020

  Earlier this year, the Association of American Medical Colleges released it's 2020 report on the projected physician shortage in the United States. In its findings, the AAMC projects a Total Shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by ...

• National Provider Identifier Number FAQs (NPI Lookup Registry)

  Published: May 13, 2021

  As a non-healthcare worker, we were curious what exactly went into an NPI number listed in the NPI registry. An NPI number is a 10-digit numerical identifier used to identify an individual provider or health care entity. It is shared with other...

• Updated: Can an NP Do That? [INFOGRAPHIC]

  Published: Oct 25, 2018

  To celebrate NP Week 2018, the Barton team updated our infographic all about staffing NPs! Can you hire an NP for your next open job? Most likely! Read our updated infographic to find out....

• PA State Laws - Interactive Map

  Published: May 17, 2018

  This interactive guide offers a snapshot of each state's licensing requirements and guidelines for physician assistants. ...