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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 a dedicated Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 170-day assignment in Oregon, starting Dec 7, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule, complemented by night call once or twice per week and 24-hour out-of-house weekend call every six weeks, focusing on critical Maternal Fetal Medicine cases.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:OR
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 96-day assignment in Texas, starting Aug 17, 2026. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including hygiene checks, fillings, crown & bridge procedures, simple extractions, emergency walk-ins, and implants. The schedule is Monday to Thursday, 9am-7pm, and Friday,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in MO is seeking a Urologist Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves covering clinic and procedures, with a schedule of Monday-Friday (8A-5). The incoming provider will manage a range of general adult urology cases, including ureteroscopy, advanced endoscopic techniques, TRUS biopsies, and preferred laparoscopic...
Location:MO
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Georgia is seeking a skilled Dentist for a compelling 30-day assignment, commencing Sep 10, 2026. This role involves comprehensive outpatient dental visits within a dynamic mobile dentistry unit. The selected Dentist will manage a variety of general dentistry cases during shifts scheduled from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, contributing to essential...
Location:GA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist Physician for a 90-day assignment in Florida, commencing on Sep 20, 2026. This role involves comprehensive interventional cardiology duties, with shift hours to be determined. The successful candidate will contribute to patient care by managing a diverse range of interventional cardiology cases.Responsibilities...
Location:FL
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for our client in Texas, commencing Aug 17, 2026. This 96-day assignment involves providing comprehensive general dentistry care, including hygiene checks, fillings, crown and bridge procedures, extractions, implants, and handling emergency walk-ins, with a consistent Monday to Friday schedule,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Washington is seeking a Physician specializing in Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology for a 96-day assignment starting Nov 9, 2026. This role involves providing anesthesia services for pediatric cardiac surgery patients, typically one surgery patient per day, with support for Cath/EP lab and cardiac imaging. Shifts are scheduled from 7a-5p,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Pediatric Cardiac Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a critical 65-day assignment in California, beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive patient care, including routine checkups, screenings, and vaccinations, alongside managing chronic conditions and various acute care cases. The position requires commitment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary and urgent care in an outpatient clinic, managing walk-ins, and delivering full-spectrum Family Medicine, including acute and chronic condition management, admissions, and supporting...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Dentist for a 2-day assignment in New York, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves 8am-6pm shifts, focusing on essential procedures such as surgical extractions, denture steps, and comprehensive treatment planning. Join our client's team to provide vital dental care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform surgical extractionsManage...
Location:NY
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.
