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 Pediatric Pulmonologist for our client in Pennsylvania to begin a 60-day assignment on Jun 15, 2026. This role involves comprehensive inpatient, bronchoscopy, and outpatient duties, including providing day and night call coverage for seven days a week.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform inpatient, bronchoscopy, and outpatient care.Provide...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Physician specializing in Pediatric Nephrology for an exciting 90-day assignment in PA, starting Jun 12, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 8am-4:30pm, focusing on essential procedures like Hemodialysis, EEG Reads, and Intubation, alongside managing pediatric nephrology cases, outpatient clinic duties, and...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Nephrology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 120-day assignment in Arizona, starting Jun 15, 2026. This full-time role involves a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule at an outpatient pediatrics clinic. The Physician will manage a variety of cases including colds, flu, minor injuries, physicals, vaccinations, and medication management.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are actively seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 30-day assignment in Pennsylvania, commencing on Aug 1, 2026. This dynamic role involves 12-hour shifts, either AM or PM, within a specialized Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for critical patient care, managing 4-8 patients,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves providing care within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, with a schedule of 12-hour in-house shifts, available in either AM or PM. Key responsibilities include procedures such as...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in New York is actively seeking a skilled Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an impactful 30-day assignment, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This vital role will involve 24-hour shifts, rotating between 7p-7p or 7a-7a, alongside 1st call responsibilities. The incoming Physician will manage a comprehensive range of critical OB/GYN procedures, encompassing...
Location:NY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Neurological Surgeon Physician to provide critical coverage for a 98-day assignment in Virginia. This vital role is set to begin on Jun 1, 2026, offering 24-hour call coverage with shift hours from 7am to 7am. The selected candidate will focus on a diverse range of responsibilities, including general spine cases and minor...
Location:VA
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner - Cardiothoracic Surgery for an immediate 48-day assignment starting Apr 7, 2026, in Virginia. This role involves providing comprehensive care on a cardiothoracic surgery step-down unit, primarily managing post-operative patients with some pre-operative duties. The schedule includes 7am-4pm shifts and weekend...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Apr 7, 2026, in VA. This role primarily involves managing post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, with some pre-operative duties and weekend coverage. Shifts are typically 7am-4pm, focusing on patient rounding, medication review, and minor procedures...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in New Mexico, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse range of emergency medicine cases across day or night shifts, with typical hours from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, aiming for 10-15 shifts per month.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care for...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
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.