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 Dentist for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Oct 13, 2025. This short-term opportunity offers day shifts from 8:00am to 5:30pm, where you will serve as the sole provider and perform general dentistry with a focus on extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Oct 13, 2025LOA: 3 daysProvider...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This role begins on Oct 9, 2025, and is a 1-day assignment with a 9am-7pm schedule. As the sole provider, you will deliver comprehensive dental care with a focus on extractions, dentures, and other general dentistry procedures.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinStart Date: Oct 9,...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - TX
We are seeking a skilled Dentist with experience in general dentistry for a 5-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Nov 11, 2025, and features day shifts from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, focusing on extractions, dentures, and comprehensive dental care.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens opportunity in Texas. This sole provider assignment begins on Oct 16, 2025, and spans 1 day, with a schedule of 7:30a-6p. The ideal candidate will be skilled in extractions, dentures, and general dentistry procedures, helping to deliver essential care as part of a locum role.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment as the sole provider in Illinois. This opportunity begins on Oct 9, 2025, offers a 1-day contract, and features a 7am-5pm schedule. The ideal candidate will be comfortable performing extractions, dentures, and other general dentistry procedures.Job DetailsLocation: IllinoisStart...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity starts on Sep 24, 2025, and spans 8 days, with shifts Monday through Thursday from 7am to 5pm and Friday from 7am to 12pm. The dentist will serve as the sole provider and must be experienced with extractions, dentures, and general dentistry procedures.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - IN
We are seeking a Dentist for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana beginning Nov 10, 2025. This position offers a Monday through Thursday schedule, 8am to 5pm, and involves seeing cases in a dynamic dental setting. Experience in busy practices and proficiency with Dentrix software are highly valued for this role.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Florida. This opportunity begins on Oct 3, 2025, and features a Monday through Friday clinic schedule from 8am to 5pm with no call responsibilities. The locum will provide clinical care exclusively during daytime shifts and utilize the Epic...
Location:FL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Florida, beginning Sep 29, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Thursday schedule, with shifts from 9am to approximately 1:30pm or 2pm, serving a veteran-based patient population. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing and refilling pain medications, possess...
Location:FL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 2-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin starting Oct 9, 2025. This opportunity requires proficiency in general dentistry, including extractions and dentures, and offers an efficient daytime schedule: Thursday 8am-6pm and Friday 7am-12pm. The selected provider will serve as the sole dental care professional during...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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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.