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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.
Our client, a clinic located in WI, is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 60 day assignment starting in early May. The selected Dentist should be able to work Mon-Thurs: 7am-5pm, and Fri: 7am-12pm and should be comfortable seeing patients for general dentistry cases including but not limited to crowns, dentures, fillings, and simple extractions. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client, a hospital located in NY, is in need of a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner specializing in Orthopedic Surgery for a 36 day assignment starting in July. The selected NP should be able to work three 12hr shifts/week including some weekend coverage and should be comfortable seeing patients as the first assist on all general & trauma ortho cases. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:NY
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Our client, a hospital located in NY, is in need of a locum tenens Physician Assistant specializing in Orthopedic Surgery for a 36 day assignment starting in July. The selected PA should be able to work three 12hr shifts/week including some weekend coverage and should be comfortable seeing patients as the first assist on all general & trauma ortho cases. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:NY
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Barton Associates has partnered with a clinic located in FL that is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 6 day assignment starting early May. The selected Dentist should be able to work a full week in the middle of May, Mon-Fri and be comfortable seeing patients for extractions, dentures, and all other aspects of general dentistry. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:FL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Barton Associates has partnered with a clinic located in IA that is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 90 day assignment starting in July. The selected Dentist should be able to work Monday-Friday, 9am-pm including covering a night shift from 8pm-8am on Wednesday or Thursday and can expect to see patients for fillings, crowns, dentures, and simple/surgical extractions. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:IA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Barton Associates has partnered with a clinic located in FL that is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 6 day assignment starting in early May. The selected Dentist should be able to work Mon-Fri and be comfortable seeing patients for extractions, dentures, and all aspects of general dentistry. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:NH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Ready for a new locum job? Our client, a hospital located in CA, is in need of a locum tenens Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery, for a 9 day assignment starting early May. The selected Physician Assistant should be able to work sporadic days in May and should be comfortable seeing patients for 100% Robotic cases including: Urology, Gynecology, Oncology, Thoracic, and General surgery. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Ready for a new locum job? Our client, a hospital located in PA is in need of a locum tenens Radiation Oncology Physician for a 15 day assignment starting in July. The selected Physician should be able to work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm and be comfortable seeing patients for follow-ups, new patient consults, on treatment visits (OTVs) and provide peer reviews. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:PA
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client, a clinic located in GA, is in need of a locum tenens Dentist for a 48 day assignment starting as soon as possible. The selected Dentist should be able to work Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and should be comfortable seeing patients for all general dentistry cases including new patient exams, extractions, fillings, crown and bridge, root canals, implant restoration, emergency care, surgical extractions, endodontics, oral surgery, and periodontics. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:GA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Barton Associates has partnered with a facility located in NC is in need of a locum tenens Internal Medicine Physician Assistant for a short assignment starting early May. The selected PA should be able to work Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm and Fri: 8a-12:30p and be comfortable seeing patients for cold, cough, and flu, well/sick visits, hypertension, & diabetes. With this locum job, there is a chance for an extension. Interested in learning more? Apply now!
Location:NC
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.