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 Nurse Practitioner for a 125-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Wisconsin. This opportunity starts Jan 5, 2026, and offers day shifts from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will be board certified in family practice or internal medicine, possess experience working with native populations,...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana starting Jan 5, 2026. This role features 24-hour call coverage 3–4 days per week, with one dedicated clinic day managing 15–20 post-op patients.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart Date: Jan 5, 2026LOA: 90 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This position starts Jan 5, 2026, and features 24-hour call coverage for 3–4 days per week, plus one clinic day each week. The role involves inpatient rounding, surgical consults, and Emergency Room call coverage,...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Radiation Oncologist for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday schedule, 8AM to 4:30PM. Qualified candidates must have at least five years of experience in radiation oncology and hold current IL licensure, with Basic Life Support (BLS)...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - IN
We are seeking a General Dentist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana starting Dec 20, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts from 9:00AM to 5:00PM on select dates, focusing on walk-in patient care and same-day treatments. The role emphasizes hands-on dental procedures with EMR documentation using Curve.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Optometrist for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania beginning Dec 28, 2025. This is a 2-week opportunity featuring day shifts, including Sunday and Wednesday with varying hours. The optometrist will handle routine optometry cases, utilizing autorefractor and optomap technologies to increase efficiency.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart...
Location:PA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a clinically confident General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina beginning Nov 24, 2025. This 25-day opportunity offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 7am to 5pm, with an adjusted schedule during Thanksgiving week. The dentist will provide general dentistry services while ensuring an exceptional patient experience...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - ME
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in Maine, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity involves serving as the sole provider, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Thursday and a focus on extractions, dentures, and general dentistry procedures.Job DetailsLocation: MaineStart Date: Jan 5, 2026LOA: 16 daysProvider Type...
Location:ME
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a board-certified Radiation Oncologist for a locum tenens assignment in California beginning Dec 15, 2025. This opportunity is for a 25-day contract with a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule at an established Radiation Oncology clinic. Candidates must have recent and consistent Radiation Oncology clinic experience and hold a current...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Surgery - Neurological Physician Assistant for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Dec 3, 2025. This role offers a flexible schedule with four 10-hour shifts per week, focused on floor work within neurological surgery. Candidates with at least two years of neurosurgery experience are strongly preferred.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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.