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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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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 120-day locum tenens opportunity at a dental clinic located inside a hospital in Arizona. This assignment begins on Mar 9, 2026, offering Monday through Friday day shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have recent dental experience, with preference...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity starts on Dec 15, 2025, and involves providing 12-hour emergency department coverage on both day and night shifts. The assignment includes a mix of 7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am shifts, with additional sporadic weeks available in 2026.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:NY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts on Dec 26, 2025, offers a 1-day assignment, and features a 8am-1pm schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in general dentistry, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Dec 26, 2025LOA:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity offers a flexible 4x10 schedule with shifts from 6am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. The ideal candidate is proficient in exodontia and comfortable working in high-volume clinic settings, with required...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in New York beginning Dec 8, 2025. This flexible, part-time role offers a three-day workweek with 8-5 shifts, with the provider able to choose their preferred days. The Pediatric Dentist will deliver high-quality care to children and adolescents, supporting patients and families...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board certified or board eligible Neurologist with subspecialty expertise in Neonatology for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity begins on Jan 14, 2026, with ongoing coverage required three days a week—Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—during clinic hours from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm. The assignment involves...
Location:IL
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity starts on Mar 8, 2026, and involves both clinic and call coverage, with 24-hour shifts from 7am to 7am. The schedule spans three separate date ranges throughout the year, and the role centers on inpatient and outpatient pediatric care, including...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Family Practice Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Dec 8, 2025. This full-time role involves day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, providing mostly primary care services in a fast-paced environment.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganStart Date: Dec 8, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider...
Location:MI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Cardiologist for a 132-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and features full-time inpatient day coverage, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with night and weekend call responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in inpatient consult services and be licensed...
Location:WA
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Neonatology Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This 18-day opportunity starts on Feb 22, 2026, and features 14-hour night shifts from 6 pm to 8 am, with scheduled blocks over several months. Join our client in providing specialized neonatal care during this critical coverage period.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IN
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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.