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 Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Missouri, commencing May 4, 2026. This role involves 12-hour day shifts focusing on comprehensive post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients within a CTS Stepdown unit. Key responsibilities include removing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, along with...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in New Jersey is seeking a Rheumatologist for a 60-day assignment starting Apr 6, 2026. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The Physician will be an integral part of the team, focusing on patient-centered care and contributing to a supportive medical...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Rheumatology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting Apr 1, 2026. This position requires 24-hour in-house coverage, from 8am to 8am, focused on inpatient pediatric care. The role encompasses managing admissions and inpatient cases, performing lumbar punctures, and general pediatric rounding. While the...
Location:OH
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Nurse Practitioner for a 78-day assignment in Virginia, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves delivering inpatient care at a Trauma Center, focusing on post-operative management of critically ill CVT surgery patients in CVICU and CV Stepdown units, with shifts typically lasting 8...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 78-day assignment beginning Mar 16, 2026. This vital role involves providing inpatient CVT APP care, primarily focusing on post-operative management, CVICU, and CV Stepdown coverage for critically ill CVT surgery patients during 8 or 10-hour...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - AR
We are actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 4-day assignment in Arkansas, beginning Mar 30, 2026. Our client requires coverage for a schedule of 7:30am-5:30pm, focusing on essential dental procedures including surgical extractions, immediate dentures/partials, implant new patient visits, and crowns/bridges.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform surgical...
Location:AR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a comprehensive 365-day assignment in Arkansas, beginning Mar 16, 2026. This demanding role primarily involves 8am-5pm shifts, where you will perform a wide range of essential dental procedures including general dentistry, fitting dentures, performing surgical extractions, and implant placements,...
Location:AR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an engaging 100-day locum tenens assignment with our client in SC, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient care for all ages, with a Monday through Thursday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on patient consultations without requiring procedures.Responsibilities...
Location:SC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Interventional Cardiologist in Idaho for a 42-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour Stemi call coverage with blocks from Monday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM, at a Trauma Facility. Responsibilities include managing patient consults, daily patient care, and admissions.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour...
Location:ID
Specialty:Interventional Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in NY is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - General to join their team for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves covering first assist duties and providing medical surgical floor coverage, including daily rounding and managing patient orders. The schedule offers flexibility with options for 5, 8-hour...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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.