Locum Tenens Jobs for Healthcare Providers
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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!
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
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 Surgery Physician Assistant with experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with day and night 12-hour shifts, as well as optional weekend coverage. Candidates should be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology,...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a board-certified Epileptologist for a 74-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting May 11, 2026. This role features a Monday through Thursday 8a-5p schedule, with mornings dedicated to rounding on epilepsy patients and afternoons spent in an outpatient clinic. Optional Friday half-day and 1:4 out-of-house call coverage are...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Neurology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Neonatologist for a locum tenens assignment in Maryland starting Feb 1, 2026. This opportunity offers a 48-day contract with 24-hour in-house call shifts, including nursery coverage. The schedule requires more than five to eight shifts per month, with a mandatory day off between shifts.Job DetailsLocation: MarylandStart Date: Feb 1,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a consistent Monday through Thursday schedule from 8am to 5pm and is ideal for candidates with at least 2-3 years of professional experience who are ready to provide high-quality dental care on a temporary basis.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician for a 60-day locum tenens opportunity with our client in California. This assignment starts on Jan 12, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with day shifts available Monday through Saturday, including options for 5x8s or 4x10s. Fluency in Spanish, or strong medical Spanish, is required. Candidates...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Jan 12, 2026, and offers flexible start based on credentialing. The position features primary care outpatient coverage, with day shifts available Monday through Saturday, including options for 5x8s or 4x10s, and requires fluency...
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a board-certified Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This opportunity begins on Dec 12, 2025, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm, and the potential for weekend coverage. The physician will be responsible for rounding at multiple medical centers within a defined radius, providing...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a board-certified Gastroenterologist for a locum tenens position in Wisconsin, starting Jan 12, 2026, for a 120-day assignment. This full-time opportunity offers Monday through Friday day shifts, combining clinic and GI procedures, with flexible scheduling and optional weekday call.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinStart Date: Jan 12, 2026LOA:...
Location:WI
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio starting Feb 13, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts and coverage for 1-2 weekends each month, including a mix of rounds and call. Candidates should have experience with ICU and intensivist cases and be comfortable with pressure control ventilation strategies.Job...
Location:OH
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Jan 12, 2026. This opportunity involves providing 24-hour OB call coverage, including deliveries, C-sections, and high-risk cases, with an ongoing need for one week per month.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Jan 12, 2026LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Who We Work With
Locum Tenens Jobs In Hundreds of Provider Types and Specialties
Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs
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
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.
Locum Tenens Physician Jobs
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.
Locum Tenens Job FAQs
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Who Works Locum Tenens Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Jobs Pay More?
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.
How Do I Find Locum Tenens Jobs Near Me?
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.