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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.
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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.
We are seeking a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for an 84-day assignment with our client in West Virginia, starting Sep 1, 2026. This full-time role involves a Monday through Sunday schedule with both day and call coverage, typically from 7:30 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will manage 8-10 patients daily, hold night call responsibilities, and...
Location:WV
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 4-day assignment in Ohio, beginning Jul 27, 2026. This role involves serving as a general dentist, treating patients with hygienist assistance, and covering a range of general dentistry cases including exams, hygiene checks, X-rays, restorations, fillings, crowns and bridges, and simple extractions. Shifts run...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are actively seeking a skilled Endodontist for a 130-day assignment in Georgia, starting Jul 1, 2026. Our client is looking for a dedicated professional to maintain a consistent schedule of Monday through Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, with Fridays concluding at 2 pm. This role primarily focuses on providing essential consultations and performing root...
Location:GA
Specialty:Endodontics
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Gastroenterologist for a 60-day assignment in Washington, starting Aug 10, 2026. This role involves 5-day, 8-hour shifts (7:00 - 15:00) with a focus on comprehensive gastroenterology procedures, including ERCP, rounding, consults, and both inpatient and outpatient GI care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform gastroenterology procedures,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Radiologist for a 90-day assignment in Louisiana, beginning Sep 21, 2026. This Physician role involves full breast radiology in outpatient settings, performing a range of procedures including screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, stereotactic biopsies, and breast MRI with biopsies. The schedule for this...
Location:LA
Specialty:Mammography
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment starting Aug 13, 2026. This role involves providing urgent care to patients of all ages, including minor procedures, with the schedule to be determined. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for managing a high volume of patients, often...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in CT is seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist for a 60-day assignment starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves an outpatient schedule Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with additional call responsibilities. Key duties include participation on a Tumor Board, ordering tests and images, and prescribing...
Location:CT
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in North Carolina is seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for an approximate 30-day assignment, beginning Aug 13, 2026. This critical role involves providing urgent care for a diverse patient population, from infants to adults, as the sole provider in a high-volume environment. The successful candidate will perform various...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a dedicated Radiation Oncologist for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves full-time hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, where you will be responsible for clinic, treatments, and call. The position requires managing 40-50 patients daily using two treatment machines and a CT Simulator, with limited...
Location:TN
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Maine is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician to join their team for a 120-day assignment, commencing on Aug 3, 2026. This vital role involves covering the outpatient clinic during 8am-5pm shifts, focusing on timely charting, and fostering excellent collaboration with support staff to ensure optimal patient care and clinic efficiency....
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
