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 Dermatologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in New York, commencing Apr 27, 2026. This role involves providing a full range of dermatology, laser, and cosmetic skincare services, including skin cancer screenings and treating various medical and esthetic conditions. The schedule offers flexible 8-hour shifts, with an option to perform...
Location:NY
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner to join our client in California for a 70-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive women's health care, including routine gynecologic visits, preventative screenings, contraceptive counseling, and managing menstrual concerns on a variable schedule. The selected...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - IA
We are seeking a Dentist for a 56-day assignment in Iowa, beginning Jun 15, 2026. This role involves performing full scope general dentistry on patients of all ages, with shifts typically running from 8-4:30. The client is looking for a dedicated professional to provide comprehensive dental care, ensuring excellent patient outcomes throughout the assignment.Responsibilities...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 70-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive women's health services, including well-woman exams, preventive care, breast health screenings, menopause wellness, and various gynecologic procedures, ensuring excellent patient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 56-day assignment in Wisconsin, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including crowns, bridges, and extractions, during shifts from 8AM to 5PM. The ideal candidate will manage a full scope of general dentistry cases within a dynamic practice environment.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in VA is actively seeking a Mammography Physician for a 108-day assignment starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves a typical schedule of 8am-5pm, focusing on essential duties such as screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI procedures, contributing to crucial patient care within the facility.Responsibilities...
Location:VA
Specialty:Mammography
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day assignment in IL, starting Apr 6, 2026. The client requires a professional to perform comprehensive dental procedures, including surgical extractions, denture steps, and treatment planning. The typical schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 8a-5p, and Friday from 8a-3p.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform comprehensive...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Wisconsin is actively seeking a skilled Dermatologist Physician for a 120-day assignment beginning May 11, 2026. This role involves general dermatology cases, including new patients, medically complicated cases, and various procedures, typically with 15-30 minute visit lengths. The schedule is primarily Monday to Friday, 7a-5, with a preference...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026, in South Dakota. This role involves a schedule of M-Th, Tu-Fri, or M-F from 7 AM to 5 PM, with rotating weeknight and weekend on-call duties. The physician will be responsible for 90% clinic and 10% in-patient care, including rounding on a small inpatient census...
Location:SD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 54-day assignment in Ohio, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a schedule of 2-3 clinic days and one gynecology surgery day per week, complemented by required 24-hour weekday call shifts weekly and 72-hour weekend call shifts every four weeks. The Physician will perform full scope OB/GYN duties,...
Location:OH
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
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.