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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 seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 44-day assignment in Ohio, beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesia care, including various cases such as cardiac, complete orthopedic, complex vascular, OB, pediatric, regional, and thoracic. The typical schedule will be 8a-5p, with additional call responsibilities.Responsibilities...
Location:OH
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
We are seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician for an engaging 182-day assignment in Oklahoma, commencing Oct 27, 2026. This role involves performing actual emergency medicine shifts in the emergency department, managing 20-25 patient encounters per shift, and conducting essential procedures such as central lines and intubations. Shifts are typically...
Location:OK
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Optometrist Physician for a 90-day assignment starting Nov 1, 2026, in Louisiana. This clinic-based role focuses on primary eye care within the Department of Ophthalmology, involving a Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM schedule with no weekends. The position offers a close working relationship with ophthalmologists and support from specialists...
Location:LA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Montana, beginning Oct 26, 2026. The incoming provider will work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, providing comprehensive general dentistry care for patients of all ages. This role involves a wide range of procedures, including routine exams, fillings, crowns, bridges,...
Location:MT
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Physician specializing in Medical Oncology for a 40-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Aug 31, 2026. This role involves standard daytime shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., focusing on managing 20-40 patients daily, supported by Medical Assistants, available scribe services, and dictation.Responsibilities and DutiesWork...
Location:CA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 90-day assignment in PA, starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves 28-30 patient visits daily, alongside in-house call expectations, providing crucial Family Practice PC coverage for a Psychiatric Behavioral Health Hospital. The physician will address PC-related inquiries as an integral part of an interdisciplinary...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 364-day assignment in Arizona, commencing Aug 17, 2026. This vital role focuses on providing comprehensive medical care, including formulating diagnoses, developing treatment plans, evaluating patients, and managing medical emergencies during shifts from 6a-4:30p. The physician will see...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Wisconsin seeks a dedicated OB/GYN Physician for a 67-day assignment starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves covering labor and delivery, managing emergent gynecological surgeries from the emergency department, working collaboratively with residents, and providing OB/GYN back-up call, with shifts spanning 10p-8a, 6p-6a, and 6a-6p.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Missouri is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for an engaging 182-day assignment, beginning Oct 19, 2026. This role involves seeing patients in an urgent care setting, performing essential minor procedures, and reading EKGs and X-rays, supported by medical assistants, scribes, and rad techs. The schedule consists of...
Location:MO
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychologist for a 52-day assignment in Arizona, starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves providing multimodality therapeutic services and maintaining overall clinical responsibility for mental health programs, including screenings, evaluations, crisis intervention, and managing acute psychotic cases, with shifts from 6:00a-4:30p.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Psychology
Provider Type:Psychologist
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.
