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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Our client in New Mexico seeks a Pediatric Dentist for a locum tenens role starting Aug 2, 2025, for a 3-month period. This opportunity involves providing high-quality dental care to pediatric patients in a high-volume setting, with up to 40-50 patients daily. Shifts are scheduled for Saturdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, requiring a candidate skilled...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, starting on Aug 18, 2025. This role involves a high patient volume, seeing up to 40-50 pediatric dentistry patients per day, primarily on weekdays with shifts from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This opportunity is ideal for those with prior pediatric dentistry experience who...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 17-day locum tenens assignment starting Aug 1, 2025, in New Mexico. The role involves high patient volume, handling up to 40-50 pediatric dentistry cases daily, with a schedule focused on Fridays and the first week of September.Job DetailsLocation: New MexicoStart Date: Aug 1, 2025LOA: 17 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist to join our client's dynamic team in New Mexico for a 27-day locum tenens assignment starting Aug 4, 2025. The role involves high patient volumes, seeing 40-50 pediatric dentistry patients from Thursday through Saturday. This position is ideal for those looking to impact child dental care on a significant scale.Job...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist with a specialty in Dentistry for a 13-week locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting on Aug 4, 2025. This role requires managing daily caseloads using the Eaglesoft EMR system and includes varied shift hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Job DetailsLocation: OhioStart Date: Aug 4, 2025LOA (Length of Assignment):...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist with expertise in General Dentistry for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in West Virginia, starting on Aug 4, 2025. This role involves day shifts from 8am to 5pm and includes responsibilities such as extractions and dentures. The successful candidate will be the sole provider during this period, ensuring comprehensive dental...
Location:WV
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut, starting on Jul 21, 2025. The role involves general dentistry for patients of all ages with a schedule from Monday to Thursday, incorporating varied working hours. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic practice environment using Dentrix EMR...
Location:CT
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Gynecological Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This vital role begins on Oct 13, 2025, and involves a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule. The Nurse Practitioner will manage patient care in a gynecologic oncology setting, utilizing the Epic EMR system to enhance care delivery. Applicants must...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecological Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client is seeking a Gynecological Oncology Physician Assistant for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity commences on Oct 13, 2025, with a Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The ideal candidate will manage complex patient cases in a dynamic clinical setting, leveraging their specialized skills in Gynecological Oncology. Proficiency...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecological Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 64-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Oct 13, 2025, and involves a schedule of 4 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with a 1:6 night and weekend call rotation. The role primarily encompasses responsibilities in the OR and some patient rounding.Job...
Location:WI
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.