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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.
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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.
Our client in OK is actively seeking a proficient Cardiothoracic Surgeon for a 30-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Sep 1, 2026. The role requires a physician to provide 24-hour out-of-house call coverage from 7 AM to 7 AM, focusing on a diverse range of cardiac and thoracic cases such as CABGs, valve procedures, and complex lung surgeries within...
Location:OK
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Medical Oncologist for a 195-day assignment beginning Nov 2, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of oncology and hematology patients, including new consults and follow-ups, with shifts from 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Inpatient rounding may be required for comprehensive patient care.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Physician specializing in Urology to join our client in Wisconsin for a 60-day assignment starting Sep 4, 2026. This role involves managing general urology cases within a Trauma center, requiring strong surgical skills including stent placement, ureteroscopy, and stone treatment. The schedule includes weekend shifts from Friday afternoon...
Location:WI
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Oklahoma is seeking a skilled Vascular Surgeon to begin an 84-day assignment starting Sep 8, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out-of-house call with 7a to 7a shifts, focusing on clinic and call with rounding, and managing the full scope of vascular surgery procedures presenting through the emergency department at a trauma facility.Responsibilities...
Location:OK
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced OB/GYN Physician for a 40-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves general OB/GYN responsibilities, including overseeing 400-500 deliveries annually, and primarily consists of 24-hour call coverage shifts from 7am to 7am.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral OB/GYN responsibilities,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Urologist Physician for a 40-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 8, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call and a comprehensive range of duties, including providing advanced treatments like Axonics Therapy and MRI Fusion Prostate Biopsy, performing various surgical procedures such as vasectomy and cystoscopy, and managing prostate...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Anesthetist for our client in New York, starting Oct 26, 2026. This 120-day assignment involves working an 8-hour shift plus call at a trauma center. The Anesthetist will manage a patient volume of 10-15, performing duties such as OB, epidurals, general anesthesia, and scheduled surgeries in a rural, critical access setting...
Location:NY
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
Our client in CT is actively seeking a dedicated Surgery - General Physician Assistant to join their team for a focused 30-day assignment, commencing Oct 5, 2026. This pivotal role involves covering 5pm-6am shifts, where you will be instrumental in providing essential patient care through thorough consults, comprehensive rounding, and direct assistance...
Location:CT
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Oregon is seeking a skilled Urological Surgeon to join their team for a 28-day assignment starting Dec 1, 2026. This role involves working 8 and 24-hour shifts, focusing on a diverse range of urological surgical procedures including cystoscopies, lithotripsy, prostate biopsies, and other essential interventions.Responsibilities and DutiesCircumcision...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment with our client in Oregon, beginning Oct 19, 2026. This role involves first assisting in a variety of orthopedic surgical cases, evaluating new consultations, managing follow-up visits, and participating in a call rotation. The schedule is structured with either clinic hours from...
Location:OR
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
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.