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Every day, Barton Associates lists new locum tenens job openings from healthcare facilities and practices nationwide in a wide variety of medical specialties.
Search now to find top locum tenens jobs for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, psychologists, and more!
Locum tenens jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Unlike temp jobs, locum tenens jobs run for a pre-determined period of time, but many locum tenens jobs include an option for extension.
Locum medical providers hold all the same qualifications as their perm counterparts, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 40-day assignment in Georgia, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves consistent clinic coverage, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, where you will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages within a dynamic clinic setting.Responsibilities...
Location:GA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Michigan is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 1-day assignment, beginning Jul 30, 2026. This role requires performing surgical extractions, managing denture steps, and developing comprehensive treatment plans for patients. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, focusing on patient...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Surgeon for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting on Sep 7, 2026. This role involves 8AM-6PM shifts focused on surgery follow-ups for normal breast services, including cases such as mastectomies and lumpectomies. Our client offers a dynamic environment for a dedicated Physician.Responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in West Virginia is actively seeking a highly skilled Vascular/Interventional Radiologist Physician to join their dedicated team for an impactful 60-day assignment, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This vital role will involve a comprehensive scope of practice, focusing on performing all interventional procedures. You will maintain a consistent schedule,...
Location:WV
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Indiana is seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves Monday-Friday onsite coverage from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with weekend coverage, and requires supporting comprehensive patient care within a dynamic surgical environment.Responsibilities and...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Indiana is seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, assisting the surgical team, and covering a schedule that includes Monday to Friday onsite from 7am-7pm, along with 24-hour weekend coverage with approximate 4-hour...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in MO is seeking a skilled Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 119-day assignment starting Nov 16, 2026. This vital role involves comprehensive patient management, including pre- and post-operative care, and ECMO support. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for overseeing floor and CTICU duties during 1830 - 0700 shifts,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 45-day assignment with our client in Alabama, starting Oct 5, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts with rounding and offsite call, focusing on inpatient pediatric rounding, ED consults, and newborn couplet care with NNP support.Responsibilities and DutiesRounding on a inpatient pediatric floorPerforming...
Location:AL
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 90-day assignment in Kentucky, commencing Sep 14, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of anxiety disorders, affective disorder, ADD/ADHD, personality disorders, development disorders, psychotic disorders, organic disorders, pharmacotherapy, and group therapy, with a schedule structured around 24-hour...
Location:KY
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Missouri is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 105-day assignment starting Dec 21, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 1830 to 0700, where you will manage pre and post-operative patients, oversee ECMO procedures, and be responsible for the floor and CTICU. Join a dedicated team providing essential patient...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
From advance practice and pain management, to primary care, your specialty is needed for our open locum tenens nurse practitioner jobs!
Hospitals, practices, and healthcare companies are turning to locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) to manage growing patient populations with the United States, including Nurse Practitioners specializing in Family Practice, Psychiatry, Urgent Care, Pediatric, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, and dozens of other specialties.
Demand for locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) is at an all-time high, which means it is a great time to take advantage of the freedom, flexibility, and unmatched earning potential that comes with locum tenens PA jobs!
In-demand PA roles include family practice, urgent care, addiction medicine, pediatrics, wound care, surgery, and more!
Locum tenens dentist jobs are one of the fastest growing segments of the industry. Locum dentists are in demand in a variety of specialties including General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Orthodontics, and Periodontics.
Barton works with locum dentists in all 50 states for a variety of exciting opportunities. Locum dentists can make up to 56% more than their perm dentist counterparts.
The number of doctor locum tenens jobs grows every day as more companies, practices, and hospitals turn to locum tenens physicians to fill their vacant positions.
Whether you’re a doctor who is board certified or non-board certified, Barton has an opportunity for you.
In-demand jobs include Cardiology, Ob/Gyns, Family Practice, Pedatrics, and Surgery of all specialties.
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 outearn 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 near you or choose an assignment in another state – travel expenses are covered by Barton.
To filter by 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.
