Locum Tenens Jobs for Healthcare Providers
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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!
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington starting on Jul 28, 2025. This role focuses on providing care for newborns in a community health center setting, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience with newborns and a strong background in...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Jul 28, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will manage newborn care and must be comfortable with treatment of newborns, as this is critical for selection.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This 22-day opportunity begins on Sep 26, 2025, and involves 24-hour call shifts where you will be the primary OB GYN on call for deliveries and C-sections on specified dates throughout the assignment.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Sep 26, 2025LOA:...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in Alabama. This opportunity, scheduled to begin on Jun 30, 2025, involves a 128-day contract with a work schedule from Monday to Thursday from 7am to 5pm. The practitioner will engage in various general dentistry duties, contributing to patient care and dental health...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in Florida, starting Aug 4, 2025. The role entails a schedule of 7a-4p OR shifts plus inpatient rounding with 24-hour weeknight call coverage on selected dates. This position offers the opportunity to engage in highly specialized procedures at a trauma center.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a qualified Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This role, set to begin on Jul 14, 2025, and concluding on Jan 16, 2026, involves a flexible two-day weekly schedule, ideally suiting professionals seeking work-life balance. The position requires expertise in family practice, with responsibilities including...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting on Jul 28, 2025. This role offers a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. One day per week is reserved for same-day patient visits, ensuring dynamic and responsive patient care.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart Date: Jul 28, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a meaningful and dynamic locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Jul 14, 2025, and involves a flexible schedule of two days per week, with specifics to be determined based on credentialing. The PA will work in a correctional facility setting, ideal for those with relevant...
Location:MD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 48-week locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This part-time position begins on Jul 14, 2025, requiring presence two days per week with flexible days. The candidate will primarily focus on delivering quality patient care within a correctional facility setup, emphasizing family practice services.Job...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Maryland is seeking a highly skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment beginning on Jul 14, 2025. This part-time position offers a schedule of 2 days per week, with flexible shift hours from 8 AM to 4 PM. Ideal candidates will have correctional facility experience, though this is not mandatory. This role involves...
Location:MD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Who We Work With
Locum Tenens Jobs In Hundreds of Provider Types and Specialties
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs
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
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Job FAQs
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Who Works Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Pay More?
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.
How Do I Find Locum Tenens Jobs Near Me?
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.