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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.
We are seeking an experienced Pathologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, and offers a consistent Monday through Friday schedule with daytime hours and no call or weekend responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in anatomic pathology and be ready to deliver high-quality,...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 3-week locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Jan 5, 2026. This opportunity features a flexible schedule with shifts primarily between 9am-7pm, focusing on urgent and sick visits, with occasional care for newborns recently discharged from the hospital.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart Date: Jan 5, 2026LOA:...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a board-certified Family Practice Physician for a 49-day locum tenens assignment in Montana starting Apr 2, 2026. This opportunity involves 24-hour call coverage, one week every 4-5 weeks, with morning inpatient rounds and light call duties at a rural health facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitalist or family practice...
Location:MT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Jan 5, 2026. This 36-day opportunity runs Monday through Thursday, 8am to 5pm, and may extend longer based on coverage needs. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality dental care in a supportive environment.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganStart Date: Jan 5, 2026LOA:...
Location:MI
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 19-day locum tenens assignment with our client in South Carolina. This position commences on Dec 29, 2025, and is scheduled for on-site work Monday through Thursday with 8am to 5pm shifts. The Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care and support the dental team during this defined contract period.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:SC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in South Carolina starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Thursday schedule with varying daytime hours. The General Dentist will provide comprehensive dental care, working within a supportive team and leveraging Dentrix EMR for patient documentation.Job...
Location:SC
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician for a 90-day locum tenens opportunity in West Virginia, starting Jan 12, 2026. This assignment features a Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, with combined inpatient and outpatient practice and 1:4 call rotation, offering a balanced and engaging clinical experience.Job DetailsLocation: West VirginiaStart...
Location:WV
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 261-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois beginning Dec 15, 2025. This opportunity offers flexibility with scheduling and involves statewide travel to contracted assisted living facilities to provide initial patient visits. The assignment is ideal for a provider looking for a dynamic, patient-focused...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 19, 2026. This role features a Monday to Thursday schedule, with hours including Monday 9am-6pm and Tuesday through Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm. The assignment focuses on general dentistry and restorative procedures in a dynamic clinical environment....
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a locum tenens opportunity in Virginia. This assignment begins on Jan 7, 2026, and runs for 8 weeks, with shifts every Wednesday from 9am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will provide general dentistry services and demonstrate proficiency with Dentrix software.Job DetailsLocation: VirginiaStart Date: Jan...
Location:VA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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.