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 skilled Anesthesiologist Physician for a 60-day assignment in Florida, starting Jun 8, 2026. Our client requires coverage for a mix of 8, 10, 12, and 24-hour shifts, including call, with typical shifts from 7:00am to 3:00pm, 3:00pm to 5:00pm, and 5:00pm to 7:00am for call. The role involves managing a diverse range of cases including...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Florida is actively seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 60-day assignment beginning Jun 8, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive anesthesiology care across diverse shifts including 8, 10, 12, and 24-hour schedules, covering various cases such as ENDO, ENT, GYN, IR, and general surgery. We are looking for a dedicated professional...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are actively seeking an Anesthesiologist Physician for a 60-day assignment in Florida, commencing on Jun 8, 2026. This role involves a dynamic schedule with 8, 10, 12, and 24-hour shifts across various times of the day, including M-F 7:00am-3:00pm, 3:00pm-5:00pm, 5:00pm-7:00pm, and 7:00pm-7:00am for backup call. The selected candidate will manage...
Location:FL
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse Practitioner for an exciting 60-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California. Starting Apr 20, 2026, this role offers an 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM schedule, where you will provide comprehensive care within an OBGYN clinic setting, actively engaging in patient screenings, general GYN work,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a skilled Optometrist for a 240-day assignment in Montana, starting Jun 1, 2026. The schedule offers flexibility with either a full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. schedule, or a 1 week on/1 week off rotation. This role involves performing comprehensive eye examinations, handling acute evaluations, glaucoma and diabetic...
Location:MT
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves working in an OBGYN clinic from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including responsibilities in robotic surgery for various gynecological and urology cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWorking OBGYN clinicRobotic Surgery...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client seeks an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 15-day assignment starting Jul 2, 2026, in Kentucky. This role involves 24-hour call shifts from 7 AM to 7 AM, serving as the primary OB/GYN on call for deliveries and C-sections, along with typical rounding and patient consults.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as the primary OB/GYN on call for...
Location:KY
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in New Mexico is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician for a 45-day assignment starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage and dedicated clinic hours Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive OB/GYN care, including clinic duties and managing various surgical and obstetric...
Location:NM
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Pain Management Physician for a 48-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Mar 30, 2026. This role involves setting up and operating mobile clinics to provide screenings, medication reviews, and facilitate consultations for patients requiring referrals to various specialties, with a flexible schedule requiring...
Location:CA
Specialty:Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client is seeking a skilled Urologist for a 16-day assignment in Indiana, commencing Dec 14, 2026. This challenging and rewarding role requires the physician to provide comprehensive inpatient urology consults, patient rounding, and procedures, along with managing 3-5 add-on surgical cases daily, all within a 24-hour call schedule from 8a-8a.Responsibilities...
Location:IN
Specialty:Urology Surgery
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.