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 Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment in California, beginning Mar 16, 2026. This role offers shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM or 12 PM to 8 PM, focusing on a patient volume of three per hour with a commitment to timely charting. The Physician will manage a comprehensive range of cases, including acute and chronic illnesses, extensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, commencing Mar 16, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday schedule from 8am-5pm, focusing on seeing approximately three patients per hour, maintaining timely charting, and managing a diverse caseload primarily for young pediatric patients, encompassing general health,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Physician - Family Practice for a 120-day assignment, commencing Mar 23, 2026. This role involves a consistent Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, where you will manage a diverse patient panel, including chronic care, women's health procedures, and ensure timely charting while seeing approximately three...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in California seeks a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves managing a diverse patient panel, including extensive women's health services, across shifts like 8-5 or 12-8. The ideal Physician will proficiently see three patients per hour and maintain timely charting.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Dentist - AL
Our client in Alabama is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 48-day assignment, beginning Mar 9, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry procedures, including crowns, fillings, and extractions, alongside pediatric dental care. The schedule typically runs from 8a - 5p, offering a focused environment to support patient needs.Responsibilities...
Location:AL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Dentist - NM
Our client in New Mexico is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 100-day assignment starting May 4, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on surgical extractions, denture procedures, and comprehensive treatment planning, supported by a team of dental assistants.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform surgical extractions,...
Location:NM
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment with our client in Arizona, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves managing 8-5 shifts, providing comprehensive general family practice care to patients of all ages within a rural Indian Health Service outpatient clinic. You will frequently address walk-in cases, reflecting the remote...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services in a clinic for employees and their dependents, following an 8-hour day schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care services within an office setting for employees...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to join our client in Texas for a 60-day assignment, starting on Jun 19, 2026. This role involves working 8-hour days in a primary care office, providing comprehensive care to employees and their dependents, including general primary care, physical examinations, managing chronic conditions like hypertension...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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CRNA - MD
Our client is seeking a skilled Anesthetist for a 104-day assignment in Maryland, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves ongoing weekly FTE coverage with 7am to 5pm shifts, focusing on a diverse caseload including general surgery, urology, orthopedics, OB, cardiac surgery, and EP procedures at a community hospital.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:MD
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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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.