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 an experienced Pediatric Oncology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This 40-day opportunity starts Jan 5, 2026, and features day shifts, Monday through Friday, caring exclusively for pediatric leukemia and lymphoma patients. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in pediatric leukemia/lymphoma care...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - KY
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 22-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky starting Oct 29, 2025. This role involves serving as the sole provider and requires proficiency in extractions, dentures, and general dentistry procedures. The schedule includes day shifts Monday through Friday with varying hours.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Missouri. This opportunity begins on Oct 20, 2025, with an 8-5 schedule, Monday through Thursday. The ideal candidate must be comfortable seeing pediatric patients and hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Oct 20, 2025LOA:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Oncology Nurse Practitioner for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role involves weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care exclusively to pediatric leukemia and lymphoma patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pediatric leukemia/lymphoma...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Dentist - IN
We are seeking a skilled Dentist with experience in general and cosmetic dentistry for a 39-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and offers a flexible weekday schedule, including both daytime and evening shifts, to provide coverage during a maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with crowns,...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Nov 10, 2025. This full-time clinic role offers a Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule, and includes a 1:4 weekend call rotation. The assignment covers comprehensive pediatric outpatient care with opportunities to participate in newborn rounding.Job...
Location:OR
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician with pediatric experience for a 21-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity starts on Oct 15, 2025, and provides vacation coverage with day shifts between 10am-3pm or 11am-4pm. The physician will see patients from newborns to age 18, focusing on acute and wellness care.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart...
Location:IN
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Nurse Practitioner for a 72-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This role begins on Nov 3, 2025, with a schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week between Monday and Friday. The assignment focuses on inpatient wound care and long-term acute care, providing both acute and rehabilitative services.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NY
Specialty:Wound Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Oct 9, 2025, with a 1-day assignment and scheduled hours from 8am to 6pm. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, delivering essential services such as extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart Date: Oct 9, 2025LOA: 1Provider...
Location:NY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - IA
We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Iowa, beginning Dec 8, 2025, for a 240-day term. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, with day shifts serving a pediatric patient base. The ideal candidate enjoys providing care to children and has full-scope pediatric experience.Job DetailsLocation: IowaStart Date: Dec...
Location:IA
Specialty:Pediatric 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.