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 Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in New York, beginning on Oct 6, 2025. This position entails a 7 on/7 off schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM, requiring the provider to be actively involved in rounding and collaborating with other healthcare teams. This role demands a provider proficient in the...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 17-day locum tenens assignment in Tennessee, starting on Aug 6, 2025. Working exclusively on Fridays, this role involves providing dental care to pediatric patients, including using nitrous for sedation.Job DetailsLocation: TennesseeStart Date: Aug 6, 2025LOA: 17 daysProvider Type Needed: Pediatric DentistSchedule:...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This critical role begins on Sep 22, 2025, and involves a 24-hour call schedule from 7am to 7am, including patient consults and urgent delivery response. This opportunity requires expertise in handling deliveries and C-sections, with necessary certifications...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - LA
We are seeking a skilled Dentist with a focus on General Dentistry for a short-term locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. This position begins on Nov 24, 2025, and is a critical opportunity for a provider skilled in extractions and dentures. The role requires a commitment until Nov 26, 2025, with a schedule from Monday to Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM,...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. This position begins Sep 2, 2025, and involves a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a focus on adult primary care. The role requires comfort with managing multiple patient issues efficiently in 20-minute appointment...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 126-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska, beginning Sep 22, 2025. This role involves travel to remote villages, providing critical healthcare services. The schedule is Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00/6:00 PM, catering to a diverse patient group, including children.Job DetailsLocation: AlaskaStart...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota. This opportunity begins on Nov 17, 2025, and involves working day shifts, Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate will provide care in a well-established FQHC, focusing on general outpatient family medicine.Job DetailsLocation: South DakotaFacility...
Location:SD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Sep 2, 2025. This role involves providing adult primary care in an outpatient clinic setting, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will manage patient visits efficiently within 20-minute blocks using the Epic EMR system.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a qualified Dentist for a short-term locum tenens position in California, focusing on general dentistry. This role starts on Sep 2, 2025, and runs until Oct 3, 2025, spanning a period of 24 days. The selected candidate will work Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 7 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 4 PM, ensuring comprehensive dental care...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a well-established FQHC in South Dakota, starting Nov 17, 2025. This role involves Monday-Friday day shifts from 8a-5p, providing general outpatient family medicine with a very manageable workload.Job DetailsLocation: South DakotaFacility Type: FQHCStart Date: Nov 17,...
Location:SD
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.