Looking for locum tenens jobs in Texas? 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 Texas? Check out our Travel Guide for Locum Tenens Jobs in Texas. We also have provider-specific guides to locum tenens jobs in Texas:
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentistry Dentist for an 8-day assignment in Texas, starting Sep 22, 2026. The schedule involves working from 8a-5p, with a daily huddle at 7:45a, focusing on general dentistry duties. Our client is looking for a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive dental care to patients within their established practice.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Texas is seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for an impactful 120-day assignment beginning Jan 4, 2027. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, supplemented by significant night and weekend 24-hour call, covering a minimum of two weeks per month. The physician will manage outpatient chemotherapy orders,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 9-day assignment in Texas, starting Sep 26, 2026. Our client offers a physician-run practice where providers enjoy 100% autonomy. This role involves comprehensive general dentistry with shifts typically lasting 11 to 12 hours, with GP coverage three days a week.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform healthy mouth...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 14-day assignment in Texas, starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call shifts, primarily focusing on managing low to medium risk pregnancies and performing an average of one delivery per day within our client's Maternal care unit.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide obstetric...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in Texas, starting Nov 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive emergency medical care, managing acute conditions, and collaborating with a dedicated team within a dynamic emergency department setting.Responsibilities and DutiesDeliver high-quality emergency medical services...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a rewarding 46-day assignment in Texas, starting Sep 25, 2026. Our client operates a physician-ran practice with a focus on healthy mouth dentistry, offering providers 100% autonomy. The schedule involves 11-12 hour shifts, three days per week, covering a comprehensive range of general dentistry duties.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Vascular/Interventional Radiologist for a 240-day assignment with our client in Texas, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, complemented by call coverage exclusively during weeknights. The physician will be responsible for a range of critical procedures including angiography,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 42-day assignment in Texas, commencing Nov 9, 2026. The chosen candidate will primarily work night shifts, providing essential APP coverage in an open ICU setting and managing an average of 1-3 night admissions, collaborating closely with a physician on call.Responsibilities and DutiesWork...
Location:TX
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Texas is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 42-day assignment starting Nov 9, 2026. This role involves covering night shifts from 7p-7a, providing essential APP coverage and managing an average of 1 to 3 night admissions, often within an open ICU setting. Collaborate with a physician on night call to ensure comprehensive...
Location:TX
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Texas is actively seeking an Advanced Gastroenterologist for a 7-day assignment beginning Oct 15, 2026. This role involves a 24-hour call schedule from 7 AM to 7 AM, where the Physician will primarily perform scheduled colonoscopies, manage inpatient consults from the previous night, and handle a variety of complex gastrointestinal procedures...
Location:TX
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
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 Texas 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 Texas, 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.
