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 for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Aug 25, 2025. The role consists of flexible scheduling, offering either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday, with optional on-call duties if interested.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Aug 25, 2025LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dentist with a focus in Dentistry for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This role begins on Aug 18, 2025, and features a consistent daytime schedule from Monday to Thursday. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of dental procedures using Denticon, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland, specializing in Dentistry. The assignment begins on Aug 18, 2025, and features a varied weekly schedule, including Saturdays. This role offers an ideal opportunity for professionals looking to enhance their skills in a dynamic setting.Job DetailsLocation: MarylandStart...
Location:MD
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician for a 165-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins on Oct 1, 2025, and primarily involves night shifts of 12 or 24 hours, with potential for day shifts. The focus will be on providing in-house OBGYN hospital services, utilizing Cerner EMR systems to enhance patient care.Job...
Location:MD
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - IA
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Iowa, specializing in General Dentistry. This opportunity begins Oct 9, 2025, with a 2-day duration, focused on day shifts from 8am to 5pm. As the sole provider, you will handle duties including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: IowaStart Date: Oct 9, 2025LOA:...
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 28-day locum tenens assignment in Mississippi, starting on Aug 20, 2025. This opportunity involves working Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 5pm, focusing on general dentistry. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Dentrix software, ensuring efficient and effective patient care during the assignment period.Job...
Location:MS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Podiatrist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role, starting on Sep 1, 2025, involves weekday shifts from 8am to 5pm. You will be responsible for delivering comprehensive podiatric care, focusing primarily on foot and ankle conditions within an outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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Seeking a Radiation Oncologist for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 2, 2025. This role involves working Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, in an established Rad Onc clinic. This position offers a structured schedule and requires experience in a similar clinical setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility Type: Rad...
Location:CA
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Hospitalist for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting on Sep 23, 2025. This opportunity involves a schedule of 7 on/7 off with shifts from either 3 PM to 3 AM or 7 AM to 7 PM. The role requires handling a closed ICU with no procedures involved. Ideal candidates should be board certified or board eligible in Hospital...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Gastroenterologist for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 26, 2025. This role includes clinic hours from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, supplemented by 24-hour call coverage during weeknights and weekends. The position predominantly involves handling gastroenterology procedures such as endoscopies, colonoscopies,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
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.