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 skilled Dentist for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in Arkansas, starting Aug 4, 2025. This role demands proficiency in digital X-ray usage, managing hygiene patient visits, and handling emergency dental cases. The Dentist will work varied hours across two locations within the week, ensuring comprehensive patient care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:AR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - NC
We are seeking a Dentist for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting on Jul 28, 2025. This role requires a solo provider at a practice with a traditional and methodical approach to patient care, using advanced technology like a cone beam. The schedule includes day shifts from Monday to Wednesday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and an early finish...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado. This opportunity starts on Jul 11, 2025, offering a morning shift from 8am to 1pm. The selected candidate will handle a range of duties including surgical extractions, denture steps, and comprehensive treatment planning, catering to various dental extraction needs.Job...
Location:CO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - WI
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, specializing in Dentistry. This role starts on Aug 18, 2025, and extends for a duration of 97 days. The position requires working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, offering comprehensive care alongside another dentist in an outpatient clinic setting.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Podiatrist for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, beginning Jul 28, 2025. This position requires daily travel to long-term care facilities across the state, working day shifts from Monday to Friday. The role involves providing podiatric care and working collaboratively with facility staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.Job...
Location:GA
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - TN
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment focused on surgical extractions, denture steps, and comprehensive treatment planning. This two-day assignment starts on Oct 9, 2025, and requires proficiency in a variety of extraction procedures. Daily shifts will run from 8am to 5pm, providing structured...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This urgent role starts on Aug 25, 2025, and entails managing 20-30 patients per day in a solo provider setting from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ideal candidate should be proficient in using Cerner EMR and comfortable with procedures like suturing and...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting on Aug 25, 2025. The role requires managing a varied patient load, with daily shifts from 10 AM to 6 PM. This position demands a provider comfortable with being the sole practitioner, handling 20-30 patients per day, and competent in procedures...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Tennessee is actively seeking a skilled Dentist with expertise in Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment spanning 4 days. This role is set to commence on Jul 31, 2025, offering a daily schedule from 8am to 5pm. The professional will engage in a range of duties including surgical extractions, denture steps, and comprehensive treatment...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska starting Aug 11, 2025. This position involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with additional on-call responsibilities after clinic hours and on weekends. Ideal for those accustomed to full scope practices, the environment can be fast-paced depending...
Location:AK
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.