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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!
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 an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in Kansas. This role involves comprehensive emergency care, including procedures such as central access, intubation, and orthopedic stabilization. The schedule includes a mix of 10-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts during the week, with 12-hour shifts...
Location:KS
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 36-day assignment in Kansas. Our client requires coverage for 10-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts during the week, with 12-hour shifts on weekends, covering both AM and PM. The role involves demonstrating proficiency in all emergency care procedures including Central Access, Arterial...
Location:KS
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Massachusetts is seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 60-day assignment, offering an independent practice environment. This role requires a commitment of at least three weeks per month, Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 3 PM. The Physician will be assigned to either the OR or Endoscopy, managing a diverse range of cases including...
Location:MA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for an inpatient assignment in Pennsylvania. This 14-day assignment features 7a-7p shifts, focusing on essential duties such as patient rounding, admissions, discharges, intubations, and other medical procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient roundingManage admissions and dischargesConduct...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 14-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This role involves a 7a-7p schedule, focusing on comprehensive patient care including rounding, admissions, discharges, intubations, and various procedures within an inpatient setting.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient rounding, admissions, and...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan. This nocturnist role involves 7p-7a onsite hospital call, providing crucial coverage for FMLA. Responsibilities include admitting new patients, conducting triage, and managing a range of cardio and respiratory issues within an inpatient setting. Join our...
Location:MI
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 14-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This role involves 7a-7p shifts and focuses on essential hospitalist duties including patient rounding, admissions, discharges, intubations, and various medical procedures.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient roundingManage admissions and dischargesConduct...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 3-day assignment in Illinois. The client seeks coverage for specific 24-hour shifts. This role involves managing a emergency room within a critical access hospital, performing essential procedures like ventilation management, intubation, and C-line, alongside admissions, discharge, and observation...
Location:IL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for an exciting 60-day assignment in Massachusetts. This role offers PRN availability with a minimum number of shifts guaranteed monthly, working 7a to 3:30p. Responsibilities include managing a supervision model, performing independent spinals and epidurals, and covering a diverse range of cases such as general,...
Location:MA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist for a 192-day assignment in Massachusetts. The schedule involves Monday - Thursday in-house 24hr first call from 7a to 7a, with options for full-time or a 1 on 1 off rotation. This role requires independent case coverage with no supervision, primarily focusing on OB cases and emergent OR cases when on call.Responsibilities...
Location:MA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
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.
