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 Practice Physician Assistant for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California, commencing on Sep 22, 2025. This position offers a day shift schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Wednesday and Friday, with the first week dedicated to training. The role involves treating and diagnosing acute and chronic conditions within...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - MT
We are seeking a licensed Dentist specializing in Dentistry for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Montana. This role commences on Nov 3, 2025, offering a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate will manage a broad range of dental care services and duties, ensuring high-quality care for patients of all ages....
Location:MT
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Maine, starting on Oct 28, 2025. This role features a four-day workweek with ten-hour shifts, focusing on providing comprehensive primary care in a community health setting.Job DetailsLocation: MaineStart Date: Oct 28, 2025LOA: 96 daysProvider Type Needed: Family Nurse...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Physician Assistant for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Maine, beginning on Oct 28, 2025. The role involves four ten-hour shifts from Tuesday to Friday, primarily focusing on outpatient primary care across diverse patient populations.Job DetailsLocation: MaineStart Date: Oct 28, 2025LOA: 96 daysProvider Type Needed: Family...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Montana. This opportunity starts on Nov 17, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday with required on-call duties. The role focuses on providing primary medical care integrating psychiatric assessments at Montana State Hospital, ensuring comprehensive patient...
Location:MT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - OH
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, beginning on Oct 6, 2025. This role involves day shifts from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The selected Dentist will provide general dental care with the support of a hygienist, ensuring high-quality treatment and patient satisfaction.Job DetailsLocation: OhioStart...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland, starting Sep 22, 2025. This role requires proficiency in general and restorative dentistry, including root canals, and offers a Monday-Thursday schedule, with potential to extend to Fridays. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently with patients of all ages...
Location:MD
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Gastroenterologist for an 18-week locum tenens assignment in California, starting Nov 10, 2025. This role involves day shifts from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, focusing on scopes in the OR. The ideal candidate should be board certified in Gastroenterology and familiar with the Epic EMR system.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist specialized in Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in Ohio. This role starts on Sep 23, 2025, and spans 16 days, featuring day shifts from Monday to Thursday, with varying hours. The selected candidate will handle same-day cases, focusing on fillings and extractions, ensuring high-quality patient care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. The role commences on Nov 3, 2025, offering a Monday to Friday schedule with daytime shifts and a 1 in 3-4 call rotation. This position is an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.Job...
Location:NM
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.