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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Our client in Washington is seeking a skilled Urologist Physician for a 36-day assignment starting Apr 1, 2026. This role involves a combination of clinic work, scheduled OR procedures, and taking call, with up to 16 patient encounters per shift. The physician will be performing general urology procedures including laparoscopic surgeries, ureteroscopy,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Physician to begin a 120-day assignment in California, starting Mar 9, 2026. This full-time role involves a Monday to Friday schedule, focusing on comprehensive general family medicine, including management of chronic and acute cases, as well as pre-natal and post-natal care. The ideal candidate will provide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 126-day assignment in Indiana, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves night shifts focused on daily rounding on all inpatients, managing new consults, and facilitating patient discharges, typically overseeing a total patient census of 20-30.Responsibilities and DutiesDaily...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - LA
Our client in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-5pm, where the incoming Dentist will manage all aspects of general dentistry, including crowns, bridges, fillings, comprehensive endodontics (including molar cases), difficult...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for an exciting 126-day assignment with our client in Indiana. Starting Mar 30, 2026, this role involves 7p-7a shifts focusing on daily inpatient rounds, new consults, and patient discharges, managing an average of 10-15 patients within a total census of 20-30.Responsibilities...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join our client in Colorado for a 48-day assignment starting Mar 9, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, managing new patient visits, wellness, and urgent care needs, with shifts from 8 AM-5 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct 60-minute...
Location:CO
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Physician - Family Practice for a 48-day assignment in Colorado, starting Mar 9, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, including new patient visits, wellness checks, and managing urgent care needs. The schedule for this position is 8AM-5PM, allowing you to deliver full scope primary...
Location:CO
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Mar 9, 2026. The schedule will be 8 AM to 5 PM, where you will provide comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages. This includes new patient visits, classic family medicine wellness, and managing urgent care needs for the member...
Location:CO
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - IL
Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist for a 24-day assignment, beginning Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a flexible schedule of a handful of shifts per month, typically working 9-5, where you will provide essential pediatric dental care, including recall, restorative work, sedation, and emergency visits.Responsibilities and DutiesInfant,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are actively seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 42-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Missouri. Commencing on Jul 1, 2026, this role primarily involves providing comprehensive care during 24hr call shifts, which will include managing deliveries, performing c-sections, handling ER consults, and addressing emergency...
Location:MO
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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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.