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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.
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 120-day assignment in OK, starting Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care to patients aged 0-18, including those with special needs, managing an average of 60 patients per day during 7a - 5p shifts. The Pediatric Dentist will perform a wide range of procedures from hygiene and fillings...
Location:OK
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on well woman care, IUD insertion and removal, seeing patients of all ages, and general outpatient duties, including chronic pain management. Our client is eager to welcome...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment, beginning Jul 6, 2026. This role requires a Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM schedule, focusing on comprehensive patient care that includes well woman care, IUD insertion and removal, managing patients across all age groups, and various general...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a skilled Mammography Physician for an exciting 60-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts, focusing on comprehensive breast imaging, including 2-5 biopsies and 40-60 screeners (both 2d and 3d). Join our client's dedicated team and provide essential care within a supportive...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Mammography
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Pediatric Radiology for a 90-day assignment in Michigan, beginning May 4, 2026. This role involves comprehensive imaging interpretation across various modalities, including X-Ray, ultrasound, CT, and MRI, with shifts that may span 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 8:00...
Location:MI
Specialty:Pediatric Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an impactful 60-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves managing a panel of highly complex patients with multiple comorbidities, including individuals facing addiction and behavioral health challenges, within an underserved Medicaid population. The schedule is...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 40-day assignment in California, commencing Sep 2, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage from 7am-7am, where you will attend deliveries, C-sections, manage high-risk cases, and handle ER consults with strong support staff. This assignment focuses on inpatient care with no clinic responsibilities.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in MO is actively seeking a highly skilled Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) to join their dedicated team for a significant 120-day assignment, commencing on Jul 6, 2026. This dynamic locum tenens role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive anesthesia care for a diverse range of cases, encompassing general procedures, challenging trauma, and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in Montana is seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery for a 37-day assignment starting Jun 6, 2026. This role involves a demanding schedule with shifts from 7AM-7AM and 8-5, incorporating clinic duties, regular call, and weekend call. The Physician will be responsible for a wide range of cardiovascular...
Location:MT
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in Georgia, starting May 28, 2026. This role involves providing adult primary care with advanced practice duties, working daytime shifts typically from 8a-5p or 8-4:30p. Join our client's team to deliver essential patient care in a dynamic setting.Responsibilities and...
Location:GA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.
