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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 Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for an engaging 48-day assignment in CA, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This vital role involves a 24-hour in-house call schedule, primarily focusing on OB Laborist duties, including comprehensive deliveries and C-sections, supporting a high volume of patient care needs.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour...
Location:CA
Specialty:OB Laborist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 64-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves general dentistry duties, including seeing a variety of general dentistry cases. The schedule for this opportunity is Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general dentistry...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an Endocrinologist for a 120-day assignment with our client in Oregon, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing endocrine disorders, including diabetes and thyroid conditions, in an outpatient clinic setting. The schedule is 8a to 5p, with no inpatient responsibilities or call coverage required.Responsibilities...
Location:OR
Specialty:Endocrinology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for our client in Pennsylvania, for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 29, 2026. This full-time role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, focusing on psychiatry evaluations and comprehensive medication management for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform psychiatry...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day assignment in PA, starting Jun 29, 2026. This full-time, weekday role involves performing psychiatry evaluations and comprehensive medication management for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD, supporting our client's commitment to patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client in Indiana is seeking a skilled Physician - Hematologist/Oncologist for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, with daily shifts of either 8 or 10 hours. The Physician will manage a diverse patient population, focusing on a split of 15% hematology and 85% oncology cases, including...
Location:IN
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Arizona is actively seeking a skilled Optometrist to begin a 240-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This vital role involves covering for a permanent optometrist on leave, working an 8a-5p schedule, and providing comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages, ensuring continuity of care within the practice.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dermatologist Physician for a 120-day assignment in Massachusetts, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This role involves standard clinic visits with shifts typically running from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, focusing on a diverse range of general medical dermatology cases including acne, eczema, viral warts, and various skin issues such as burns,...
Location:MA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Anesthetist for a 90-day assignment in West Virginia, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves varied shift work with no call, primarily focusing on general, vascular, orthopedic, urology, plastics, dental, IR, CDL, thoracic, pediatric, neuro, and cardiac procedures in main operating rooms. The selected professional will manage a...
Location:WV
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for a 70-day assignment in California, commencing Jul 13, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive women's health services, including annual well-woman exams, preventive gynecologic visits, and various gynecologic procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care.Responsibilities and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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.
