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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.
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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.
Our client, a clinic located in CA, is in need of a locum tenens Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a 40 day assignment starting as soon as possible. The selected Nurse Practitioner should be able to work Monday-Friday, ideally all 5 days but will consider just Tuesday and Thursday. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing patients of all ages, scheduled and walk-ins for preventative medicine. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client, a clinic located in CA, is in need of a locum tenens Family Medicine Physician Assistant (NP) for a 40 day assignment starting as soon as possible. The selected Physician Assistant should be able to work Monday-Friday, ideally all 5 days but will consider just Tuesday and Thursday. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing patients of all ages, scheduled and walk-ins for preventative medicine. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client, a facility located in FL, is in need of a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner for a 52 day assignment starting in May. The selected Family Practice Nurse Practitioner should be able to work one day/week seeing patients for HIV and other common diseases. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:FL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client, a clinic located in TN, is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 95 day assignment starting in May. The selected Dentist should be able to work 4 consecutive days/week, Mon-Sat, and be comfortable seeing patients for surgical extractions and molar endo, fillings, crowns and bridges. With this this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client, a facility located in FL, is in need of a locum tenens Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 52 day assignment starting in May. The selected Physician Assistant should be able to work one day/week seeing patients for HIV and other common diseases. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:FL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client, a clinic located in MN is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 48 day assignment starting in June. The selected Dentist should be able to work Mon-Thurs: 7am-4pm and should be comfortable seeing patients for general dentistry including crowns, some dentures, fillings (mostly composite) and simple extractions. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Barton Associates has partnered with a clinic located in MD is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 32 day assignment starting as soon as possible. The selected Dentist should be able to work every other Monday, and every Wednesday and Thursday each week. The ideal candidate will be willing to partner and mentor new graduates, and is highly skilled with molar endo, C&B, Invisalign with the ability to adapt to new technology (Scanner, VideaAI, and General Dentistry. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:MD
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Ready for a new locum job? Our client, a clinic located in SC, is in need of a locum tenens Family Practice Physician for a 40 day assignment starting as soon as possible. The selected Physician should be able to work Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8am-5pm. The Tuesday shift is 8am-6pm and Friday is 8m-1pm. Applicants should be comfortable seeing patients for annual wellness exams, chronic disease management (Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease), infectious disease prevention, and more! With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:SC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Barton Associates has partnered with a clinic located in TX that is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 18 day assignment starting in early May. The selected Dentist should be able to work Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5pm on Mon & Wed and 3pm on Tues & Thurs, seeing patients for oral surgery, endo, and other general dentistry cases. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Ready for a new locum job? Our client, a clinic located in MN is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 10 day assignment starting in early May. The selected Dentist should be able to cover shifts Monday-Wednesday, 8am-5pm, Thursday 9am-6pm, and Friday 8am-1pm and should be comfortable seeing patients for all aspects of general dentistry including but not limited to fillings, crown prep, bridges, hygiene checks, new patient comprehensive exams, extractions, denture, and more! With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.