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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.
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Cross Georgia off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for an ophthalmologist to begin coverage in mid May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts with a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of ophthalmology cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Nextgen. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:GA
Specialty:Ophthalmology
Provider Type:Physician
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Ever wanted to visit Michigan? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a dentist to begin coverage in late May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Thursdays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of general dentistry cases and procedures. Interested to learn more? Apply today!
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in mid June. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Find out more by applying today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in family practice to begin coverage in mid June. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Find out more by applying today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Minnesota! Our client is looking for a dentist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 7:45a - 4p shifts from Mondays - Thursdays. The selected locum will be handling crowns, fillings, hygiene checks, emergencies, and other dentistry procedures. This facility uses Eaglesoft. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
The Golden State of California is the home of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a nurse practitioner specializing in pediatrics to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of pediatrics cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Athenahealth. Learn more by applying today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Arizona! Our client is looking for a dentist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 7a - 5:30p shifts for 2 days per week. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of general dentistry cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Reach out to us or apply today to learn more!
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
The Golden State of California is the home of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in pediatrics to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of pediatrics cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Athenahealth. Learn more by applying today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your new job is waiting in California! Our client is looking for a pediatric hospitalist to begin coverage in early June. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts (7a - 7a). The selected locum will be handling all aspects of pediatric hospitalist cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
The Hawkeye State of Iowa is the home of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a dentist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Thursdays as well as 8a - 1p shifts on Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of general dentistry cases and procedures. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:IA
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.