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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 skilled Anesthetist for an 11-day assignment in Kentucky, starting Jun 12, 2026. This role involves clinical outpatient work, administering anesthesia, and closely monitoring patient vitals, with shifts typically running from 7am to 3pm.Responsibilities and DutiesWork within a clinical outpatient settingAdminister anesthesiaMonitor...
Location:KY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in Montana is actively seeking a dedicated Forensic Psychiatrist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Sep 7, 2026. This full-time, Monday-Friday role involves providing expert medication management for long-term stabilized patients with complex psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, along with preparing...
Location:MT
Specialty:Forensic Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking a Physician specializing in Medical Oncology for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves managing patients through various cancer treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy, alongside handling related pain and treatment side effects. The Physician will ensure overall patient...
Location:WI
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Vascular/Interventional Radiologist for an engaging 12-day assignment in Oklahoma, commencing Aug 3, 2026. This onsite role offers exceptional scheduling flexibility with an 8AM - 5PM schedule and zero on-call responsibilities, focusing on a targeted mix of fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and mammography-guided procedures to support...
Location:OK
Specialty:General Diagnostic Radiology with Light IR
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Dentist for a 44-day assignment in Minnesota, starting Aug 6, 2026. This role involves providing general dentistry services, with a schedule of Thursdays from 7:30am to 5pm, and Fridays from 7:30am to 3pm, with an option for a half-day until 1pm on Fridays.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive general dentistry services.Work...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 30-day assignment in Michigan, starting Aug 1, 2022. This role involves working 8-5 shifts and focuses on assisting with cases such as radial artery harvesting, EVH, and some open heart surgeries.Responsibilities and DutiesRadial artery harvestingEVHSome open heart...
Location:MI
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Georgia is seeking a skilled Dentist for a focused 14-day assignment starting Jun 29, 2026. This crucial locum tenens role involves providing essential dental care every Friday from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, with responsibilities including conducting comprehensive exams and X-rays, performing simple extractions and fillings, effectively managing...
Location:GA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Pennsylvania is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, including managing sick call, performing preventative and chronic care procedures, and conducting annual physicals. Shifts typically run from 7:30am to 4pm, ensuring a consistent...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 28-day assignment in Georgia, starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves 8:30 AM to 4 PM shifts, where you will conduct exams, perform simple extractions and fillings, manage removable appliances, and utilize Silver Diamine Fluoride. The Dentist will primarily visit long-term care and nursing homes within a 2-hour...
Location:GA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Iowa is actively seeking a skilled Hematologist Physician for a 90-day assignment beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role involves a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule, with clinic hours from 8 AM to 4 PM and a call schedule yet to be determined. The Physician will manage a variety of medical hematology/oncology cases, encompassing patient assessments,...
Location:IA
Specialty:Hematology
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.
