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 dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. This role involves working 15-20 hours per week, focusing on patient interaction and medication management for children with ADHD, handling very easy cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWork with children with ADHDEngage directly...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Pennsylvania is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 2-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves serving as the sole dentist, assisting with hygiene, managing emergency cases, and performing light general dentistry, with shifts scheduled for Monday 9 AM - 5 PM and Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesAct as...
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for an urgent 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. This role involves a consistent 9am to 5pm schedule with one on-call night per week, focused on medication distribution during meals and general patient availability for straightforward cases.Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for medication...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. The role involves a consistent 9am to 5pm schedule with one overnight call per week, focusing on medication distribution during meals and general patient availability for very easy cases.Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for medication...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. This role involves a schedule of 9am to 5pm with one night of call per week. The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for medication distribution during breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and will be available to assist...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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Our client in Missouri seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 120-day assignment, commencing Mar 10, 2026. This role features various shift options, spanning day, evening, and night hours, and requires expertise in critical procedures such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, intubation, central line placement, chest tube insertion, and...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Anesthesiologist for a 166-day assignment in Arkansas, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves 7a-3p shifts, focusing on a wide range of pediatric subspecialty cases, including ENT, Urology, GS, Ortho, Ophtha, GI, Dental, Plastic/Burn dressing changes, and NORA. The Physician will handle ambulatory and outpatient...
Location:AR
Specialty:Pediatric Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Arkansas is seeking a skilled Pediatric Anesthesiologist for a 166-day assignment beginning May 4, 2026. This role involves comprehensive care for all pediatric subspecialty cases, including ENT, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, GI, Dental, Plastic/Burn dressing changes, Neurosurgery, and NORA procedures such as MRI,...
Location:AR
Specialty:Pediatric Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in Arizona is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 120-day assignment starting May 26, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general family practice care to patients of all ages within a rural Indian Health Service outpatient clinic, where you will manage 8-5 shifts and a significant volume of walk-in patients.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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Our client in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 5-day assignment beginning Apr 7, 2026. This role requires a Physician to manage a high-volume emergency department within a hospital, and covering a full scope of services. The assignment involves working variable shifts to ensure comprehensive patient care across...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
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.