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 skilled Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment with our client in SC, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves comprehensive anesthesia care, focusing on general anesthesia and a variety of pediatric cases including GI, Ophthalmology, Plastics, and Dental procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general anesthesia services.Manage...
Location:SC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 20-day assignment in Ohio, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves Monday to Friday shifts from 7a-5p, focusing on total knees, total shoulders/sports, foot & ankle procedures, and supervising high-volume total joints and sports medicine cases. The ideal physician will be comfortable with various...
Location:OH
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Vermont is seeking a skilled Anesthetist to begin an assignment on Feb 11, 2026. This role involves managing a strong case mix including general and regional anesthesia, across inpatient operating rooms and an attached surgery center. Shifts are typically 8 or 10 hours, with the Anesthetist responsible for the full scope of preoperative...
Location:VT
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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Our client in Pennsylvania is seeking a Radiologist Physician for a 15-day assignment starting Apr 1, 2026. This role involves providing remote Nuclear Medicine coverage, focusing on reading PET scans from the outpatient backlog for five different sites, with shifts from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and a minimum commitment of five shifts per month.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment in Michigan, beginning Apr 6, 2026. This role involves providing critical care in an Emergency Department. The schedule details for this opportunity are to be discussed, offering a focused experience within a busy ED environment where hospitalists handle admission orders.Responsibilities...
Location:MI
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is actively seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 120-day assignment in Florida, starting May 18, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, working four 10-hour shifts per week from 7am to 3pm, with no call or weekend responsibilities. The successful candidate will manage a diverse range of cases including General Surgery,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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Our client in Georgia is actively seeking a skilled Radiologist to join their dedicated team, with an assignment commencing on Apr 1, 2026. This vital role involves a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, where you will be primarily responsible for expert interpretation of various imaging studies, including mammograms, ultrasound,...
Location:GA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Anesthesiologist Physician for a 6-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Mar 9, 2026. This role involves providing 1:4 direction, covering a diverse range of cases including general surgery, ortho, and healthy peds, within a schedule of 10-hour shifts that include weeknight and weekend call responsibilities.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist Physician for our client in PA, starting Mar 1, 2026, for an 84-day assignment. This role involves daily shifts from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, complemented by post-shift and weekend 24-hour call, focusing on the supervision of various anesthesia cases including orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopy, and podiatry, specifically...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Florida is seeking an Anesthesiologist for a 120-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This full-time role involves a Monday through Friday schedule with options for five 8-hour or five 10-hour shifts, plus beeper call. The physician will manage a broad range of cases including general surgery, orthopedics, GI, robotics, OB, and neuro,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
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.