Looking for locum tenens jobs in Minnesota? 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 Minnesota? Check out our Travel Guide for Locum Tenens Jobs in Minnesota. We also have provider-specific guides to locum tenens jobs in Minnesota:
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We are seeking a Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This role begins on Aug 1, 2025, and features a schedule from Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, Thursday from 9 AM to 7 PM, and a half-day on Friday. The successful candidate will be the sole provider at the facility, handling...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are actively seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a meaningful locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This role is centered on providing full scope outpatient and surgical OB care in a facility that handles 8-10 births monthly. The successful candidate will be the only board-certified OBGYN in the county, emphasizing the significance of...
Location:MN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist for a locum tenens position in Minnesota. This 90-day assignment, starting 08/18/2025, requires coverage for 8a-4p, five days a week. The podiatrist will provide comprehensive foot and ankle care, treating a wide range of conditions including Achilles' tendon disorders, arthritis, bunions, diabetic foot infections,...
Location:MN
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist with expertise in General Dentistry for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, starting on Sep 2, 2025. The schedule includes day shifts from Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. As the sole provider, you will be responsible for a range...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, starting on Aug 4, 2025. This role requires operating out of three chairs with a schedule from Monday to Wednesday, 8 am - 5 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm. The successful candidate will engage in various dental duties, ensuring high-quality patient care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are excited to offer a locum tenens position for a Dermatologist in Minnesota, beginning Sep 1, 2025. This 20-day assignment features day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, ideal for professionals seeking a structured yet dynamic work environment. The selected candidate will be tasked with providing expert dermatological care, ensuring patient...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This short-term role, starting on Aug 6, 2025, involves working Wednesday to Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 1 PM. The successful candidate will serve as the sole provider, focusing on general dentistry including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed General Dentist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, starting on Aug 4, 2025. This role requires a commitment of four days per week from Monday to Thursday, with an optional day on Friday. The successful candidate will cover for a vacationing colleague in a practice that promises a low volume and easy workload...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed General Dentist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, starting on Aug 4, 2025. This part-time role requires coverage for 4 days a week, ideally Monday through Thursday, with working hours from 9 AM to 4 PM. This opportunity involves managing a low volume practice in a supportive environment with an efficient team.Job...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. Starting on Jul 26, 2025, the role involves day shifts from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, providing primary care across all ages.Job DetailsLocation: MinnesotaStart Date: Jul 26, 2025LOA: 15 daysProvider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician AssistantSchedule:...
Location:MN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 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.