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 Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services in a clinic for employees and their dependents, following an 8-hour day schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care services within an office setting for employees...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Maryland is seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 104-day assignment beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive weekly FTE coverage, working 7am to 5pm on a 4x10s schedule. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload including general surgery, urology, orthopedics, OB, cardiac surgery, and EP, providing essential...
Location:MD
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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CRNA - MI
We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment in Michigan, starting May 18, 2026. This hospital-based role operates within a medical direction care team model. Shifts are available Monday-Friday, either 8-hour or 10-hour, with weekend shifts also part of the schedule. The Anesthetist will manage a large variety of general and complex...
Location:MI
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a board-certified Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse patient panel in a clinic setting, including active treatments and follow-up care, working 8-hour shifts. The Physician will also participate in a call schedule once a week and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 20-day assignment in Florida, commencing Apr 6, 2026. The incoming Dentist will work a 5-day week, with shifts from 10:00am to 5:00pm, seeing 16-20 patients daily, not including hygiene. A dedicated team will provide support through various treatments, including sealants, pulpotomies, stainless steel crowns, interceptive...
Location:FL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in California is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant - Surgery - Otolaryngology/ENT for a 60-day assignment, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, with a primary focus on follow-up and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck cases. The Physician Assistant will be instrumental in managing all ENT outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Otolaryngology/ENT Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves an 8a-5p schedule, focusing on follow-ups and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck patients, requiring experience with all ENT outpatient cases and TMJ procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist Physician for a 7-day assignment in Washington, beginning Apr 7, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts, focusing on on-call responsibilities for the ED, managing deliveries, and handling emergency GYN cases, including evaluating patients, admitting, and performing various surgical procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:WA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. This role involves working 15-20 hours per week, focusing on patient interaction and medication management for children with ADHD, handling very easy cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWork with children with ADHDEngage directly...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Oncology Physician for our client in Oklahoma, commencing Mar 23, 2026. This 120-day assignment involves working five days a week, 8 AM to 5 PM, split between two in-state locations. The role focuses on comprehensive patient care, including new patient evaluations, follow-ups, and consultations, with a balanced focus on hematology...
Location:OK
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
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.