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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!
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 Orthopedic Surgeon for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in Idaho. This role, starting Dec 19, 2025, entails managing trauma cases in trauma center. The schedule includes 24-hour call coverage from a hotel with a 30-minute response time and clinic hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 am to 5 pm.Job DetailsLocation: IdahoFacility Type:...
Location:ID
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
A skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Occupational Medicine is sought for a 29-day locum tenens position in New York, starting on 08/20/2025. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, working at a clinic setting. The ideal candidate will be proficient in gathering medical histories and performing quick physical examinations to assess patients'...
Location:NY
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 24, 2025. The role involves 24-hour call shifts, managing ortho-trauma cases with an average of 2-3 procedures per day. This position requires fluency in Epic EMR and offers a dynamic environment with a fully staffed clinic for follow-ups.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a qualified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting on Sep 1, 2025. This role includes onsite day shifts and on-call night duties, with an ER call requirement of 24 hours per day, focusing on obstetrics and gynecology care.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Sep 1, 2025LOA: 36 daysProvider Type...
Location:TX
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
A skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Occupational Medicine is sought for a 29-day locum tenens position in New York, starting on 08/20/2025. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, working at a clinic setting. The ideal candidate will be proficient in gathering medical histories and performing quick physical examinations to assess patients'...
Location:NY
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a pivotal locum tenens role in Wisconsin. This short-term assignment begins on Sep 15, 2025, with a duration of 12 days, featuring a tailored schedule that includes day shifts from Monday to Wednesday and extended hours on Thursday. The successful candidate will be the sole provider,...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a highly skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a critical locum tenens assignment in Kentucky, set to begin on Oct 8, 2025. This 15-day role involves comprehensive care during delivery and C-section procedures, with on-call responsibilities throughout the specified dates.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 8, 2025LOA: 15 daysProvider...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, starting on Dec 14, 2025. This role involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, with additional weeknight and weekend on-call duties. The position requires assessing patients in a fast-paced environment, ideal for practitioners comfortable handling varying case...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio. The position starts on Sep 15, 2025, offering a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This role requires board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and proficiency in the Epic EMR system.Job DetailsLocation: OhioStart Date: Sep 15,...
Location:OH
Specialty:Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Barton has your next locum job! We are seeking a Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This pivotal role starts on Oct 9, 2025, and spans 2 days, requiring skills in extractions and dentures. Daily shifts will run from 8 AM to 5 PM, providing comprehensive care as the sole provider on site. Apply today! Job DetailsLocation: IowaStart...
Location:IA
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.