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 is actively seeking a skilled Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 24-day assignment in MS, commencing Jul 1, 2026. The role requires an 8-hour daily clinic schedule, where the Physician will manage 8-10 patients per day in an outpatient setting, with a focus on a diverse mix of new and follow-up appointments. This is an excellent opportunity...
Location:MS
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a 42-day assignment with our client in Texas, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves working as a supporting physician in clinic and consult settings, handling office visits, sonograms, and potentially amniocentesis. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and Fridays from...
Location:TX
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for an approximate 30-day assignment in Georgia, starting Apr 12, 2026. This role involves covering 24-hour inpatient call with typical 8-9 hour clinic days, managing high-risk obstetric patients, including those with hypertension, pregnancy-induced hypertension, medical complications, and perinatal...
Location:GA
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Podiatrist for a 27-day assignment in Georgia, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves providing essential podiatric care, including nail debridement and diabetic evaluations, to 30+ patients daily in long-term care facilities. You will work 8-5 shifts, traveling to one facility per day.Responsibilities and DutiesComplete...
Location:GA
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves managing general outpatient cases, including cold, cough, and flu symptoms, through 10-hour shifts. Join a supportive environment focused on comprehensive patient care within a well-established practice.Responsibilities...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in Illinois, starting Jul 6, 2026. This vital role involves comprehensive patient care, encompassing treatment planning and consultations, operating on a consistent 8a-4:30p schedule. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse range of cases while contributing to a supportive...
Location:IL
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 96-day assignment in North Carolina, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, with a 1:3 shared call rotation. The incoming physician will primarily focus on outpatient oncology, managing a diverse range of cancer cases including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Physician specializing in Obstetrics/Gynecology for a 42-day assignment in Minnesota, starting Apr 27, 2026. Our client is looking for a professional to provide full-scope outpatient and surgical OB care, including C-sections and 6-10 surgeries per week, working standard 8 AM to 4 PM shifts. This role involves managing 8-10 births per...
Location:MN
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is actively seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 19-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Apr 3, 2026. This role involves providing care in a high-volume emergency department, utilizing available specialty consultations, and responding to codes, without critical care responsibilities.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Georgia is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Oncologist to begin a 53-day assignment on Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, typically from 8 AM to 5 PM, with rotating starts as early as 7 AM to facilitate patient handoffs, and includes potential weekend availability. The Physician will be responsible for pediatric...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
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.