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 Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in California, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves providing full scope family medicine coverage at the client's outpatient intergenerational health center and family practice center, seeing patients of all ages for primary care, wellness checks, and minor illnesses,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 36-day assignment in California, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves providing full scope Family Medicine care in an outpatient setting, with daily shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The physician will primarily handle wellness checks, physicals, and acute illness treatments for patients...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Optometrist for a 5-day assignment in Pennsylvania, beginning Aug 31, 2026. The schedule involves shifts from 9:00am to 5:00pm, focusing on comprehensive eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and providing expert patient education for routine optometry cases.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct comprehensive eye examinations...
Location:PA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in California is actively seeking a Pediatrician for a 24-day assignment beginning Feb 23, 2026. This role involves managing 20-25 pediatric cases per 7:30am-5:00pm shift within an outpatient intergenerational health center, focusing on patients aged 0-18, including infants and newborns.Responsibilities and DutiesManage pediatric cases within...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 36-day assignment in Tennessee, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive emergency medical care, with specific shift details to be determined for the duration of the assignment.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting with...
Location:TN
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - KY
Our client in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 20-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves working a 9 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on a diverse range of general dentistry procedures including fillings, root canals, bridges, crowns, extractions, and dentures. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive dental care,...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated General Surgeon for an 84-day assignment commencing Apr 27, 2026. This dynamic role involves comprehensive general surgery clinic and call coverage, with a schedule encompassing 8:30a - 5p for clinic shifts and 7:30a - 3p on surgery days. The chosen Physician will manage a diverse range of duties, including...
Location:OR
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - TN
Our client in Tennessee is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a focused 5-day assignment, beginning Jun 1, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care, working across 2-3 columns including production, overflow, and hygiene, with shifts scheduled from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will manage a high volume of procedures...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an impactful 120-day assignment in Arizona, starting Mar 30, 2026. This vital role involves providing essential outpatient primary care within a hospital setting, working 8-5 shifts. The physician will primarily manage General FP/IM cases, serving an Indian population.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are actively seeking a skilled General Surgeon Physician for a 5-day assignment in Tennessee, commencing Mar 17, 2026. The role involves 24-hour shifts (7a-7a) at a busy hospital, focusing on rounding, consults, and surgical procedures, including potential trauma cases. This position requires signing off on certain tasks, with no APP supervision.Responsibilities...
Location:TN
Specialty:General Surgery
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.