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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 actively seeking a Physician specializing in Pediatrics for a 96-day assignment in Oregon, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This vital role features a clinic schedule from 9 AM to 5 PM, complemented by rotating call responsibilities that include attending deliveries, rounding on newborns, and managing after-hours patient inquiries. The Physician will...
Location:OR
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in Arizona, starting Jul 7, 2026. The incoming professional will provide essential hospitalist services, including admitter shifts and rounding, working both day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) shifts at a trauma facility. This role involves comprehensive patient care within...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in North Dakota is seeking a dedicated Dentist for an engaging 60-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This role offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm, focusing on comprehensive general dentistry. Responsibilities will include diagnostic care, fillings, crowns, and bridges, with the initial clinic...
Location:ND
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 7, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive hospitalist services, including admitter shifts and rounding, within a trauma facility. The schedule requires working a mix of 12-hour day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) shifts, ensuring continuous...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Hematologist/Oncologist Physician for a 240-day assignment in Oregon, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts, handling current and new patients in the clinic, and managing a call schedule of once a week and one weekend per month.Responsibilities and DutiesManage existing and new patient caseloads in a clinic...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Anesthesiologist Physician for an 80-day assignment in California, starting May 11, 2026. This role involves an independent CRNA model with on-site support from an Anesthesiologist Medical Director, focusing on general cases and OB. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am-5pm, offering a dynamic environment for a dedicated...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day assignment in New York, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This role involves standard 5-day shifts from 8:00 to 17:00, focusing on the referral of complex cases to collaborating physicians, providing medical and emergency interventions, and prescribing and monitoring medications.Responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client is seeking a Gastroenterology Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in New York, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves managing complex diagnostic problems, providing medical and emergency interventions, and monitoring medications. The schedule is a standard 5-day work week, from 8:00 to 17:00, with a focus on delivering high-quality,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician for a 72-day assignment in Alaska, commencing Jul 21, 2026. This role involves standard 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 to 19:00, with responsibilities focused on rounding, admissions, and comprehensive patient management across both medical/surgical and ICU units.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient rounding...
Location:AK
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in OH is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 4-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry care to patients with the support of a hygienist. Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, covering a broad spectrum of services including exams, restorations, fillings, crowns, bridges, and simple...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.
