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 Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role offers Monday through Friday day shifts in an IHS outpatient clinic environment with a steady flow of walk-in patients due to the nearest emergency room being 50 minutes away.Job DetailsLocation: ArizonaFacility Type: Outpatient...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Mar 16, 2026. This opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, in an outpatient clinic setting with significant walk-in volume due to the nearest emergency room being 50 minutes away.Job DetailsLocation: ArizonaFacility Type: Outpatient...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The role is based in an outpatient IHS clinic that receives a high volume of walk-in patients due to the nearest emergency room being 50 minutes away.Job...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Barton Associates is seeking a licensed Physician specializing in Optometry for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. The assignment spans from February 2nd to 6th, March 9th to 13th, and March 16th to 20th, with daily hours from 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing comprehensive eye exams, retina checks, glasses prescriptions,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Jan 1, 2026. This opportunity features 10-hour midlevel shifts from 11 AM to 9 PM, providing autonomous patient care with on-site physician support in a dynamic emergency department environment.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganFacility...
Location:MI
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan starting Jan 1, 2026. The schedule consists of 10-hour midlevel shifts from 11 AM to 9 PM. The provider will work autonomously while having a supervising physician available for consultation, managing a diverse patient population in a provisional...
Location:MI
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - MI
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan starting Apr 6, 2026. This 4-day opportunity requires proficiency in general dentistry, including extractions and dentures, with day shifts from 8am to 5pm. Candidates must be able to perform a wide range of dental procedures and hold the required certifications.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a board-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska, starting Jan 19, 2026. This full-time opportunity offers a two weeks on, two weeks off schedule, covering both clinic and call, with typical hours from 8 am to 5 pm and call until the following morning. The assignment utilizes the Epic...
Location:NE
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - CA
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule and focuses on providing general dentistry care to both adult and pediatric patients. Candidates must be comfortable seeing all ages and prepared to work a minimum three-month term, with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 119-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role involves caring for all ages in a primary care setting, with weekday shifts (no Thursdays) and one day of online training prior to start. The schedule allows for a balanced workweek, ideal for experienced PAs seeking...
Location:MI
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.