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 an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana, starting Jan 2, 2026. This role involves weekend call coverage for deliveries and C-sections, along with patient rounding and consultations. Ideal for those looking for structured, impactful weekend work in a supportive environment.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:LA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting on Oct 6, 2025. The role involves four 10-hour shifts per week, focusing on family medicine. Ideal candidates must have experience with Cerner EMR systems and possess Basic Life Support certification.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart Date: Oct 6, 2025LOA:...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist with a focus in General Dentistry for a 28-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This role starts on Sept 15, 2025, and features a comprehensive schedule from Monday to Wednesday and Friday, with varied hours. As the sole provider, the selected candidate will handle a range of procedures including extractions and...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are excited to offer a Dentist position in Ohio for a 60-day locum tenens assignment starting ASAP, preferably on Sep 2, 2025. This role primarily involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, with expectations for providing general dentistry services including crowns, fillings, extractions, and dentures. The successful candidate should be comfortable...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This unique position begins on Sep 22, 2025, for a 5-week duration, operating in a mobile dentistry unit. The daily schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing outpatient dental services.Job DetailsLocation: GeorgiaStart Date: Sep 22, 2025LOA: 5 weeksProvider...
Location:GA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This role begins on Nov 24, 2025, and features a flexible schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week. The Nurse Practitioner will handle acute illnesses, minor injuries, and urgent non-emergent conditions across all patient ages, using Meditech EHR...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Family Medicine Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Nov 10, 2025. This role offers a regular schedule of daytime shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing health care needs across all ages and certified in Family Medicine.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Physician Assistant for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in California, starting Sep 25, 2025. This role requires proficiency with the DaVinci Robot, specifically XI or SI systems. The successful candidate will work Thursday and Friday, completing 10-hour shifts, with the possibility of adding two additional...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This role begins on Nov 24, 2025, and features a schedule of 4 10-hour shifts per week. The Physician Assistant will handle urgent care cases, including acute illnesses, minor injuries, and basic procedures.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart Date:...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Dentist for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity starts on Oct 4, 2025, and involves daily shifts from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The practice handles a varying volume of walk-in patients, focusing on same-day dental treatments including extractions, cleanings, root canals, crowns, and fillings.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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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.