Looking for locum tenens jobs in Arkansas? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What’s it like to work as a locum tenens provider in Arkansas? Check out our Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Arkansas. We also have provider-specific guides to locum tenens jobs in Arkansas:
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We are seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas. This role requires a professional with expertise in anesthesiology to manage patient anesthesia during surgeries and other procedures. The start date for this position is Aug 4, 2025, and it offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic...
Location:AR
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Experienced Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon needed for a locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in Arkansas. This 21-day assignment, starting 08/01/2025, requires 24-hour call coverage and OR availability from 7 am to 12 pm daily, with 1-2 procedures expected per day. The position involves working 1-2 weeks per month, with flexibility...
Location:AR
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Arkansas starting 06/26/2025. This 14-day assignment requires expertise in treating various mental health conditions, including Substance Use Disorders, ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, depression, and stress management. The schedule...
Location:AR
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Geriatric Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas, starting 06/16/2025. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive geriatric care, focusing on preventative medicine and managing a diverse patient panel. The work schedule involves seeing patients from 8:30 AM to 4:20 PM. The physician should be comfortable...
Location:AR
Specialty:Geriatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 35-day locum tenens assignment in Arkansas, starting Sep 2, 2025. This role, requiring expertise in general dentistry including extractions and dentures, offers a Monday to Thursday schedule, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. This position is ideal for a professional looking to handle a diverse range of dental procedures independently.Job...
Location:AR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Pathologist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment at a Laboratory / Diagnostic Center in Arkansas. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with general pathology, including frozen sections, non-gynecological cytology, pap smears, and bone marrow examinations. This opportunity begins on 07/01/2025, and involves working...
Location:AR
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physician for a locum tenens position in Arkansas. This opportunity offers a 7-day assignment starting on 06/22/2025, with potential for recurring needs of 1 week per month. The role involves both clinic work and on-call duties. Clinic hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM...
Location:AR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
A hospital in Arkansas is seeking a skilled OB/GYN physician for a recurring locum tenens assignment. Starting on 06/22/2025, this role requires coverage for one week per month in June, July, and August, with potential for extension. The schedule includes working Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Monday...
Location:AR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Hematology/Oncology for a 48-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in Arkansas. The ideal candidate will be available to start on 08/11/2025, working 10-14 shifts per month with varying schedules including weekend shifts, swing bed shifts, and day shifts....
Location:AR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Hematology/Oncology for a 48-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in Arkansas. The ideal candidate will be available to start on 08/11/2025, working 10-14 shifts per month with varying schedules including weekend shifts, swing bed shifts, and day shifts. This...
Location:AR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens refers to healthcare providers who temporarily fill in for other clinicians or work at facilities on a short- or long-term basis. These providers (physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists, take on temporary assignments to cover staffing gaps or vacancies. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
Locum tenens is a Latin phrase that translates to “holding one’s place.” In a modern healthcare context, the term refers to physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists who take short- or long-term assignments at a short-staffed healthcare facility (hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, doctor’s offices, and more), filling in for permanent providers who have left their position vacant.
Yes, healthcare facilities typically require locum tenens providers taking an assignment at their facility to be credentialed. At Barton Associates, our internal teams handle the credentialing processes for locum tenens providers taking an assignment—all you need to do is get your paperwork in order (such as CVs, licensing information, educational information, and references) for easy reference and we’ll handle the rest.
At Barton Associates, our recruiters proactively scour the marketplace and our own locum tenens job applications to identify highly-skilled healthcare professionals who are willing to travel for work. When we’ve vetted these providers, we begin working on obtaining state licenses for them in the states they’re willing to work, and add them to our expansive network of locum tenens physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs), and dentists.
When one of our clients expresses a need for staffing assistance, we find a provider in our network that has the experience, qualifications, and skills for the job and present that provider to the client. Once the client approves the provider, Barton Associates’ internal teams get to work on credentialing, arranging travel, and other key steps to ensure they’re ready to go for their assignments.
Yes, locum tenens providers who work with Barton Associates are independent contractors rather than employees of the healthcare facilities at which they practice while on assignment.
Locum tenens jobs vary in length, with some lasting a few days and others multiple months. It all depends on the staffing needs of the facility. Sometimes, locum tenens providers are extended past the duration of their original contract, and in rare cases, are taken on full-time by the facility.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all healthcare professionals who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our malpractice insurance here.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience, as well as explore a specialty to see if it’s right for you.
While some locum tenens healthcare jobs require a prerequisite amount of experience or skill set, many others do not. New graduates can also increase their chances of securing a locum tenens healthcare role with in-demand certifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your needs and skill set.
Although locum tenens work has its roots in the 1970s when American rural areas required additional physician staffing for their medically underserved populations, the industry has expanded to included healthcare providers of all types in all 50 states.
More than 85% of healthcare facilities rely on locum work, including locum nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dentists.
Yes! Locum tenens jobs are not directly comparable with perm jobs because permanent providers are salaried, while locum tenens are paid an hourly rate, but locum tenens providers typically out earn perm providers on an hourly basis, sometimes earning more than twice as much as their perm counterparts.
There are a variety of reasons locum tenens workers often earn more than their perm counterparts. This is partly because facilities use locum jobs to fill in urgent vacancy, often for in-demand roles, and pay competitively as a result. Variations in pay can also result from location, experience, urgency, and a long list of other variables. Check out our locum tenens salary guides to learn how much more you might earn in a locum role.
We place healthcare professionals in all 50 states. Find locum tenens jobs in Arkansas using our job board located above or choose an assignment in another state—travel expenses are covered by Barton.
This page already shows locum tenens jobs in Arkansas, but to filter by another location, select the state dropdown filter to limit locum job listings to the states of your choice. You can also connect to a recruiter who can recommend listings based on your qualifications and desired work locales.