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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 experienced General Dentist for an 11-day locum tenens assignment in Mississippi starting Dec 3, 2025. The schedule includes every Wednesday and Thursday, as well as select Fridays, with daily shifts from 7:30am to 5pm. This role focuses on providing general dentistry services in a dynamic dental clinic environment. Familiarity with...
Location:MS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Nephrologist for a high-volume inpatient locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Jan 12, 2026, and spans 30 days with 24-hour call shifts. The schedule includes 5-14 shifts per month, with the possibility of shifting to two-week blocks as needed.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart Date: Jan 12, 2026LOA:...
Location:IN
Specialty:Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity involves first assisting in the OR, providing floor coverage, and participating in a robust call schedule with day shifts beginning at 7am and ending when the last case concludes. The position offers...
Location:VA
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Ophthalmologist for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan starting Feb 2, 2026. This 90-day opportunity involves a preferred schedule of up to 6 months’ availability, ideally 2 weeks per month, with at least one surgical day per week and additional clinic days. You will provide care to trauma level 4 patients, performing both surgical...
Location:MI
Specialty:Ophthalmology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia beginning Jan 5, 2026. This role features a schedule of 7am to end-of-case, Monday through Thursday first assist or floor coverage, with weekend call and rounding. Enjoy a dynamic opportunity providing essential support within a vascular surgery service.Job...
Location:VA
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 36-day locum tenens assignment at a state-of-the-art military facility in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, with an 8 am to 5 pm schedule, Monday through Friday. The assignment involves providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including restorative dentistry and root canals,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky beginning Jan 12, 2026. This opportunity features a part-time schedule with shifts on Monday through Friday and the use of Dentrix for dental records. Responsibilities center on providing general dentistry care in a dynamic clinical setting throughout the...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a seasoned Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Jan 19, 2026. This role features day shifts from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, with no weekend requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume clinics and proficiency in exodontia, though this is not required.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Plastic Surgeon for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa starting Dec 22, 2025. This opportunity offers weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, with patient care responsibilities and call rotation. The role involves trauma call, ER and in-office consults, and reconstructive collaboration with breast surgeons.Job...
Location:IA
Specialty:Plastic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting Dec 9, 2025. This role involves managing both procedures and hygiene cases alongside a dedicated team, with primary coverage needed Tuesday through Thursday and occasional Mondays. Candidates with experience in endodontics and implants are encouraged to apply.Job...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.