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 board-certified Family Practice Doctor for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Oct 20, 2025. This opportunity features an outpatient primary care setting with day shifts Monday through Friday, including an abbreviated Friday schedule. The role is ideal for physicians experienced as sole providers in outpatient care...
Location:LA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Louisiana. This opportunity begins on Oct 20, 2025, and features an outpatient primary care schedule, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4:30pm, and Friday from 9am to 12pm. The ideal candidate will serve as the sole provider in an outpatient setting...
Location:LA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Oregon. This assignment starts on Mar 23, 2026, and spans 100 days, with a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week (7:30am-4:30pm) and a rotating off day. The Nurse Practitioner will provide care for patients in the clinic, assuming responsibility for both existing...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 17-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Oct 11, 2025. This role features a mix of half-day and full-day shifts primarily focused on urgent and sick visits, with occasional care for newborns recently discharged from the hospital.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart Date: Oct 11, 2025LOA: 17 daysProvider...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a board-certified or truly board-eligible Anesthesiologist for a locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity starts Nov 14, 2025, and spans 84 days, with Monday to Friday 8-hour day shifts and scheduled call. The ideal candidate is comfortable with pediatric cases and supervising CRNAs. Assignment may be extended if it is a...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 3-week locum tenens assignment in New Jersey starting Nov 1, 2025. This role features day shifts and requires experience in urgent care, including the ability to suture and splint. Providers are expected to see all patients who arrive before closing and complete all charting during working hours.Job...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a board-certified General Surgeon for a locum tenens assignment in New Hampshire. This opportunity begins on Jan 12, 2026, for a 60-day engagement, offering a schedule of Monday through Sunday clinic hours from 8am to 5pm, with on-call coverage from 5pm to 8am. This position is ideal for professionals looking to provide essential surgical...
Location:NH
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a board-certified Pediatrician with strong leadership experience for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Nov 3, 2025, and offers a part-time schedule of two to three days per week, with shifts ranging from 16 to 24 hours. The role involves both clinical oversight and strategic leadership, ideal...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician for a 3-week locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting Nov 1, 2025. This role involves providing care in an urgent care setting with day shifts, including seeing all patients before leaving and completing charts during working hours.Job DetailsLocation: New JerseyStart Date: Nov 1, 2025LOA: 3 weeksProvider...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Optometrist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin starting Nov 10, 2025. This opportunity involves day shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, and offers the chance to help launch a new optometry program from the ground up while delivering essential patient care.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinStart...
Location:WI
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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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.