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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.
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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 an Anesthetist for a 90-day assignment with our client in Massachusetts, starting Oct 1, 2026. This role involves 7a to 3p shifts with duties focused on ACT - Medical Supervision, including a diverse range of cases such as EGDs, Colonoscopies, Ortho, Podiatry, Otolaryngology, Plastics, and Urology.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform ACT...
Location:MA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Anesthesiologist in Massachusetts for a 10-day assignment starting Oct 6, 2026. The schedule for this role is 7 AM to 3 PM, focusing on managing anesthesia for a diverse range of cases including EGDs, colonoscopies, orthopedic, podiatry, otolaryngology, plastics, urology, and healthy pediatric patients.Responsibilities and DutiesManage...
Location:MA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment in Texas, starting Dec 1, 2026. The successful candidate will provide medical direction and manage a diverse caseload including Ortho, General, Neuro, and Gyn cases. The schedule offers flexibility with options for 4x10 or 5x8 weekly shifts, with no weekend or call duties required.Responsibilities...
Location:TX
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-day assignment in Florida, starting Nov 12, 2026. The incoming physician will be responsible for managing a wide range of emergency medicine cases.Responsibilities and DutiesManage a variety of emergency medicine casesAdditional InformationRequired Board Certifications: Emergency MedicineEMR: Meditech...
Location:FL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Texas is actively seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves covering 12-hour day and night shifts, focusing on comprehensive Emergency Medicine duties to support the facilitys patient care needs. The physician will be responsible for handling a wide array of emergency...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Anesthetist for an appealing 120-day assignment with our client in scenic New Mexico, commencing Sep 7, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia care and management for a diverse caseload spanning general surgery, orthopedics, GYN, urology, podiatry, and pain management procedures,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 7-day assignment in Texas, commencing Oct 31, 2026. The client is a Level IV Trauma Center where you will work 12-hour shifts (7-7). You will be responsible for managing emergency codes, performing all lifesaving procedures including intubation and ventilation management, conducting H&P, and caring...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 180-day assignment starting Aug 23, 2026. This role entails 24-hour shifts, focusing on stabilizing patients in the emergency department, performing RT/CT, ultrasound, and engaging in daily interdisciplinary team meetings.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform RT/CT and ultrasound...
Location:WI
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for an engaging 182-day assignment in North Dakota, commencing Dec 1, 2026. Our client requires a physician to manage hospitalized adult patients, providing comprehensive care through day or night shifts, from 7:00am to 7:00pm or 7:00pm to 7:00am. This role encompasses admitting patients, coordinating...
Location:ND
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Nov 2, 2026. The schedule involves 7 AM to 7 PM and 7 PM to 7 AM shifts, where you will be performing all emergency department procedures, including sedation, intubation, and central line placements.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform all emergency department...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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.
