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 Internal Medicine Physician with geriatric experience for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, with day shifts Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This role is ideal for physicians with IHS experience and those comfortable in both family practice and internal medicine settings.Job...
Location:OK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Dentist for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, starting Mar 9, 2026. This opportunity features a Monday through Thursday daytime schedule. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, managing a range of general dentistry cases, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinStart Date: Mar 9, 2026LOA:...
Location:WI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with a rotational Saturday shift every 4–6 weeks. The physician will join a new urgent care clinic and should have a background in urgent care,...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Alaska. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday day shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotational Saturday coverage every 4–6 weeks. The provider will join a new urgent care clinic and will work with diverse patient populations....
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 38-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio starting Feb 2, 2026. This role features 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays through Sundays off. The assignment involves providing dental care, efficiently managing daily procedures, and reporting on patient outcomes. Candidates must be enrolled...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Kansas. This opportunity begins on Feb 23, 2026, spans a 3-day term, and features 7:30am-5:30pm shifts. The dentist will serve as the sole provider, performing general dentistry procedures, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: KansasStart Date: Feb 23,...
Location:KS
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a board-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine Physician for a locum tenens opportunity in Nebraska. This assignment begins on Mar 9, 2026, with a 105-day contract and features a two weeks on, two weeks off schedule covering both clinic and call, with shifts running Monday through Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. The physician will work alongside...
Location:NE
Specialty:Maternal Fetal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a 34-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features day shifts from 7am to 3pm, with required OR coverage and night/weekend call. The schedule includes a mix of weekday and weekend coverage to support surgical and anesthesia services.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:CRNA
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician for a 39-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, in an outpatient primary care clinic serving patients of all ages. The schedule offers flexibility with three days per week.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaFacility...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Optometrist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland starting on Mar 16, 2026. This role offers full-time flexibility with day shifts from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and the option for additional Saturdays or a sixth day if desired. The Optometrist will serve as the sole provider at this location and will receive training...
Location:MD
Specialty:Optometry
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.