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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A Hospital in New York is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for an ongoing locum tenens assignment starting August 1, 2025, for 50 days initially covering Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts (either 8 AM - 5 PM or 7 AM - 4 PM). This role requires an experienced anesthesiologist comfortable with a range of procedures in a Level 3 trauma center, including...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Nephrologist
A Hospital in West Virginia is seeking a skilled Nephrologist for a locum tenens assignment. This 70-day opportunity is split across multiple periods from August 18, 2025, to January 5, 2026. The schedule consists of 8 AM to 5 PM shifts with additional night and weekend call responsibilities. Job Details:Location: West VirginiaFacility Type: HospitalStart...
Location:WV
Specialty:Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
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A Dentistry Clinic in Louisiana is seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment through Barton Associates. This 10-day opportunity spans from July 3 to August 29, 2025, with specific dates and varying shift schedules. The ideal candidate will be proficient in general dentistry, with a strong emphasis on extractions and dentures. As the sole...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are currently seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens role in North Carolina for a 240 day assignment starting August 4, 2025 covering the Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm shift. This position requires a skilled provider to manage a range of duties including conducting physical exams, patient teaching, and home health visits. The...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are currently seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens role in North Carolina for a 240 day assignment starting August 4, 2025 covering the Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm shift. This position requires a skilled provider to manage a range of duties including conducting physical exams, patient teaching, and home health visits. The ideal candidate...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Barton Associates is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in Alaska, starting 10/20/2025. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services, manage a patient panel, and handle some urgent care needs for a rural and Indian health Alaska population....
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens opportunity in Maine. This role is ideal for a healthcare professional with experience in family practice, ready to assist a medical team by managing mainly scheduled visits and providing support for acute care walk-ins. This assignment offers the unique opportunity to engage in...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are actively seeking a qualified Anesthesiologist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role is ideal for a professional looking to handle a significant volume of surgical and endoscopic cases. The position requires the ability to start surgeries quickly upon callback, offering an engaging and dynamic work environment for...
Location:NC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - TX
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas, specializing in general dentistry. This role requires a professional with at least two years of experience in general dentistry, possessing excellent chairside manners and a positive attitude. Starting on Jul 9, 2025, the assignment involves routine dental care such as exams, hygiene...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are actively seeking a Family Physician Assistant for a locum tenens opportunity in Maine. This role is ideal for a healthcare professional with experience in family practice, ready to assist a medical team by managing mainly scheduled visits and providing support for acute care walk-ins. This assignment offers the unique opportunity to engage in...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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.