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 qualified Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Sep 3, 2025. This role involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, focusing on assessing patients' physical capabilities for home health services. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for gathering medical histories...
Location:NY
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in California. This crucial role begins on Sep 29, 2025, and will involve day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will focus on providing outpatient procedures and examinations in women's health, specifically in gynecology.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Nov 6, 2025. This role requires managing hospitalist services in a critical access setting with a schedule that includes continuous coverage, highlighting the need for a dedicated professional who can handle a dynamic environment.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart...
Location:OR
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Neurologist for a locum tenens position at a Mental Health facility in Ohio. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule of 4-7 hours per week, between Tuesday and Friday, from 10am-5pm. The assignment begins on 09/30/2025, and is expected to last for 52 days, with a possibility of extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable...
Location:OH
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 15, 2025. This role involves managing a diverse range of primary care cases across all ages, from newborns to geriatrics, including some pain management cases. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, allowing for balanced...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning on Sep 15, 2025. This role involves weekday shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on a broad range of primary care duties across all age groups, from newborns to geriatric patients, including pain management. The ideal candidate will...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a short-term locum tenens assignment in New Mexico, specializing in general dentistry with a focus on extractions and dentures. The role begins on Nov 3, 2025, and spans a period of 5 days, concluding on Nov 7, 2025. The schedule includes shifts from Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Thursday from 9:00...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Physician for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, beginning on Jan 5, 2026. This role primarily involves clinic duties from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with additional nursing home rounding integrated into the clinic schedule. The ideal candidate will be BC/BE in Family Medicine, proficient with Epic EMR, and ready...
Location:MN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma. This role starts on Sep 29, 2025, and involves a daytime schedule from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will have experience in Indian Health Services and be comfortable with both adult and pediatric patients.Job DetailsLocation: OklahomaStart...
Location:OK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Vermont. This 120-day assignment begins on 09/22/2025, with a flexible schedule of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, offering both part-time and full-time options. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a wide range of primary care conditions,...
Location:VT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.