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 skilled General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in New York, beginning on Sep 1, 2025. This role primarily involves first assisting in the operating room, with shifts from Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3 pm, including one night of call per week. The position demands a professional who is adept in a...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician for a 4-month locum tenens assignment in Maryland, starting Aug 6, 2025. This role requires managing 24-hour in-house shifts, with the opportunity to work up to three consecutive days. The successful candidate will be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, handling diverse cases with proficiency...
Location:MD
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Sep 1, 2025. This role involves first assisting in the OR with responsibilities across General Surgery, including OBGYN and Orthopedics. The schedule comprises day shifts from Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, with one night of call per...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Dentist with a focus on General Dentistry for a locum tenens role in California, starting on Aug 8, 2025. This short-term position, lasting until Aug 15, 2025, involves day shifts from Monday to Wednesday and a varied schedule on Thursday and Friday. The selected candidate will be the sole provider, handling extractions, dentures, and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a locum tenens assignment in Texas, offering a concentrated 8-day work period starting on Aug 11, 2025. This role involves extensive responsibilities including extractions and dentures, primarily during daytime shifts from Monday to Friday, with extended hours on Thursday.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a short-term locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Jul 17, 2025. This role involves weekday shifts from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and weekend shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing comprehensive family medicine care. This 8-day assignment offers an excellent opportunity to work within a dynamic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in California starting Jul 17, 2025. This 15-day opportunity requires working weekdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves utilizing eClinicalWorks for EMR management and adherence to Family Medicine board certifications.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Illinois is seeking a Dentist for a brief locum tenens assignment specializing in General Dentistry. This role commences on Aug 7, 2025, continuing until Aug 18, 2025, and requires the Dentist to serve as the sole provider Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 12 PM. The successful candidate will perform extractions,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist with a focus on General Dentistry for a 76-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia. The role starts on Aug 18, 2025, and features a schedule from Monday to Thursday, with potential flexibility to work only until Wednesday, operating from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver quality dental...
Location:VA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner to join our client in Wisconsin for a 13-week locum tenens assignment. This role, starting on Aug 25, 2025, involves general primary care duties, focusing on providing extended consultation times to ensure thorough patient care. The position offers day shifts from Monday to Friday with varying hours, ensuring...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.