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 dedicated Family Practice Physician for an engaging 100-day locum tenens assignment with our client in SC, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care for all ages, with a Monday through Thursday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on patient consultations without requiring procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:SC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in New York is seeking a General Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This role offers a flexible schedule of either five 8-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts weekly. The position will primarily involve first assisting in the operating room for a variety of surgical cases, including robotics and general...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician for an 84-day assignment in Oregon, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday clinic schedule, with one 24-hour day of call per week and weekend call once a month. Responsibilities include comprehensive clinic and call coverage, focusing on prenatal and postpartum care, annual exams, Pap smears,...
Location:OR
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - IN
Our client is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 12-day assignment in Indiana, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This role focuses on delivering general dentistry services, with a typical daily schedule of 9am-5pm. The successful Dentist will provide comprehensive patient care within a supportive environment.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry services.Additional...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in NY is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - General to join their team for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves covering first assist duties and providing medical surgical floor coverage, including daily rounding and managing patient orders. The schedule offers flexibility with options for 5, 8-hour...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for an engaging 364-day assignment in AZ, beginning Mar 2, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive medical care, formulating treatment plans, evaluating patients, responding to medical emergencies, and participating in educational activities, with a daily schedule from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 1-day assignment in New Jersey, starting Mar 16, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of dental procedures, notably including simple, surgical, and full mouth extractions, while working collaboratively with a dedicated clinical team. This engagement features a consistent full-day schedule from...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role primarily involves outpatient hematology/oncology, focusing on cases such as Breast, Lung, GI, and GU Oncology. The schedule is Monday-Thursday, 8-5, with Fridays until noon, including a 2% call rotation with 1:3 shared call...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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CRNA - MD
We are seeking an Anesthetist for an exciting 120-day assignment in Maryland, starting May 1, 2026. This role involves covering a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, with shift options including 8, 10, 12, and one 24-hour weekend call from home, typically 7am to 5pm. You will be seeing a diverse case mix including GYN, podiatry, vascular, ENT...
Location:MD
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a Gastroenterology Physician for a 176-day assignment in Maryland, starting May 4, 2026. The client requires a full-time professional to primarily focus on procedures Monday through Friday, with call duties one weekend per month. This role involves performing 14-16 procedures daily, covering general gastroenterology cases, and managing...
Location:MD
Specialty:Gastroenterology
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.