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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 dedicated Neurologist to join our client's team in Georgia for a 364-day assignment, beginning Apr 20, 2026. This role involves seeing approximately two patients per hour during 4 to 8-hour shifts, one day a week, focusing on evaluations and follow-ups related to traumatic brain injury, concussion protocols, and auto or...
Location:GA
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Gastroenterology Physician for a 120-day assignment with our client in Georgia, starting Jun 29, 2026. This outpatient role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:30 am to 5 pm, primarily focusing on advanced and general gastrointestinal procedures, including ERCP and EUS, with one half-day dedicated to clinic and administrative duties...
Location:GA
Specialty:Gastroenterology - Advanced [EUS/ERCP]
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Montana is actively seeking a skilled Physician specializing in Podiatry for a 60-day assignment. This compelling opportunity commences on May 18, 2026, with a structured Monday through Friday schedule, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The role involves providing comprehensive bread and butter podiatry services, including essential wound care,...
Location:MT
Specialty:Podiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Hawaii is seeking a skilled General Surgeon to join their team for a 20-day assignment, beginning May 23, 2026. This vital role involves comprehensive 24/7 general surgery coverage within a critical access hospital setting, including morning rounding, clinic duties, and on-call responsibilities, all structured around specific 48-hour shifts....
Location:HI
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Washington is seeking a Dentist for an 8-day assignment starting Apr 1, 2026. This role involves seeing a full panel of pediatric patients, with shifts scheduled from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. We are looking for a dedicated professional eager to provide exceptional dental care.Responsibilities and DutiesSee a full panel of pediatric patients.Perform...
Location:WA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 4-day assignment with our client in Kansas, starting Jun 22, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, including molar endodontics, extractions, and potential surgical procedures, all while maintaining a 7am-3pm daily schedule and aiming for specified production goals.Responsibilities...
Location:KS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 5-day assignment in Florida, starting Jul 23, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call, patient rounding, and handling emergency calls and procedures to ensure comprehensive patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide 24-hour call coverage for Cardiothoracic Surgery.Perform rounding on patients,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for an engaging 120-day assignment starting May 11, 2026, in Montana. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, where you will provide comprehensive dental care to patients of all ages, including routine exams, various restorative procedures, extractions, root canals, and managing emergency...
Location:MT
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in Louisiana is actively seeking a Dentist for a focused 5-day assignment, commencing Jun 15, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, with responsibilities encompassing general dentistry, including restorative, endodontic, and extraction procedures, ensuring excellent patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform general...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Dermatology Physician Assistant for a 104-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves maintaining clinical independence while managing a diverse caseload primarily focused on medical and surgical dermatology. You will diagnose and treat sun damage, various rashes, and perform procedures such as...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dermatology
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.
