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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.
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Psychiatrist for a 144-day assignment in New York, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This full-time inpatient opportunity involves providing comprehensive care, with typical shifts from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, alongside essential night and weekend call coverage. The Physician will primarily manage 5-10...
Location:NY
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our client in Missouri for a 90-day assignment starting Oct 17, 2026. This role involves working 12-hour shifts, providing essential emergency medical care to patients in a dynamic clinical environment.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients across...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Missouri is actively seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician to join their team for a 90-day assignment starting Oct 17, 2026. This dynamic role requires managing Trauma cases across a variety of shifts, including 6a-4p, 10a-8p, 3p-1a, and 8p-6a, contributing to critical patient care within a demanding environment.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves serving as a surgical first assist within a dynamic multispecialty team, contributing to patient care through shifts such as 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. You will play a crucial part in...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urology Physician Assistant for a 240-day assignment in New York, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8:30 am – 4:30 pm schedule and requires expertise in various urological procedures such as catheter changes, trial of voids, BCG, and bladder instillations. The chosen candidate will also manage imaging/lab...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Missouri is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 90-day assignment starting Oct 17, 2026. This role involves comprehensive emergency department care, including standard ER procedures and trauma cases, catering to a diverse patient population. Shifts are varied, covering periods like 6a-4p, 9a-7p, 12p-10p, 3p-1a, 7p-5a, and 9p-7a.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an engaging 208-day assignment in Oregon, commencing Aug 27, 2026. This role involves comprehensive primary care, women's health, and essential family practice procedures. The preferred schedule is four 10-hour shifts, with clinic hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 208-day assignment starting Aug 27, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care, including women's health and basic family practice procedures. The preferred schedule is 4/10s, with clinic hours Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 49-day assignment with our client in California, commencing Oct 19, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of pediatric floor patients, including common acute illnesses, chronic condition exacerbations, and post-operative care, alongside ER consults and peds burn...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in Massachusetts, starting Sep 21, 2026. This role involves comprehensive day coverage from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on interpreting a wide range of imaging studies including CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy, supporting patient care across various inpatient and outpatient...
Location:MA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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.
