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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A General Surgeon Physician is sought for a 60-day locum tenens assignment at a hospital in Arizona, starting 07/21/2025. This role involves providing comprehensive general surgery services, including upper and lower endoscopy, laparoscopic appendectomy, wound care, and colonoscopy. The position requires working Monday through Friday, 8-hour days,...
Location:AZ
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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A General Dentist is sought for a 23-day locum tenens assignment at a dental clinic in California, starting 06/09/2025. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care, with a particular emphasis on extractions and dentures. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Fridays from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, covering specific...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 90-day assignment starting on 08/01/2025, at a Hospital setting. The schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) from 7am to 6pm. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a board-certified OB/GYN physician for a locum tenens position in Kentucky. This opportunity offers a 100-day assignment starting on 07/03/2025, at a Hospital setting. The schedule consists of 24-hour out-of-house call shifts from 7AM to 7AM, with a minimum of 5 days per month required. Specific dates include July 3-6, 2025, with more...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Urgent Care for a locum tenens position in Maine. This opportunity offers a 120-day assignment starting on 08/04/2025, at a Hospital setting. The schedule is flexible, with options for Monday through Friday shifts from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, based on the provider's preference....
Location:ME
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Urgent Care for a locum tenens position in Maine. This opportunity offers a 120-day assignment starting on 08/04/2025, at a Hospital setting. The schedule is flexible, with options for Monday through Friday shifts from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, based on the provider's preference....
Location:ME
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Dentist - OH
A Dentist is sought for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting 05/26/2025. This flexible opportunity allows the provider to choose their schedule between 9am-3pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in a wide range of dental procedures, including dentures, root canals, crowns, bridges, molar endodontics, fillings, extractions, partials,...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client, a clinic in Ohio, is seeking a Board Certified Hematology Oncologist for a 50-day locum tenens position starting July 1, 2025. The ideal candidate, will provide coverage Wed-Fri: 8am-5pm, seeing 15-20 adult patients daily with a 50/50 mix of Hematology and Oncology cases. Responsibilities include leading the Infusion center, creating treatment...
Location:OH
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - NY
We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a locum tenens position in New York starting July 17, 2025. This 18-day contract involves working 7:30am to 5pm and other similar shifts from Tuesdays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of general dentistry cases and procedures. The ideal candidate must also have an active NY state license...
Location:NY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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A Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is sought for a 60-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in North Dakota. Starting 09/01/2025, this role involves providing comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child visits, newborn care, and managing common pediatric conditions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both scheduled appointments...
Location:ND
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.