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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Barton is seeking a qualified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana, starting Sept. 8, 2025. This role involves night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, working a 7 on/7 off schedule. The provider will engage in daily rounding on ICU and stepdown inpatients, manage new consults, and oversee patient...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Barton is seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This vital role begins on Sept. 8, 2025, and involves a night shift schedule of 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, with a 7 on/7 off rotation. The NP will be integral in daily rounding on all inpatients, including ICU and stepdown...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. The role starts on Sep 5, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Wednesday, and Friday, with specific working hours detailed below. This position requires proficiency in extractions and dentures, offering a unique opportunity to...
Location:KY
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Dentist for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, beginning Sept. 2, 2025. The role involves a Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm schedule, focusing on general dentistry for a predominantly pediatric patient base. The duties include a wide range of procedures from fillings to extractions, emphasizing pulpotomies and stainless...
Location:OR
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Hospice/Palliative Care Physician for a 53-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, focusing on inpatient care. This role starts on Sept. 8, 2025, and involves a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in palliative care and must hold an active board certification. Apply today!Job...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hospice/Palliative Medicine
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Oct 6, 2025, and involves working four 8-hour days per week with flexible scheduling options. The Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive psychiatric services, utilizing the EMR system Epic to ensure efficient patient care.Job...
Location:WI
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a licensed Dentist specialized in Dentistry for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in Illinois, starting on Aug 11, 2025. This role involves a Monday to Friday schedule with varying daily hours, providing an excellent structure for work-life balance. The successful candidate will be proficient in the Dentrix EMR system, enhancing the efficiency...
Location:IL
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a Pediatrician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment beginning on Aug 25, 2025, in California. This opportunity involves flexible scheduling, allowing for either 4-day weeks with 10-hour shifts or 5-day weeks with 8-hour shifts, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 6 PM. The ideal candidate will have experience in tribal health or FQHC settings,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a qualified Obstetrician/Gynecologist for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Florida, beginning on Sep 8, 2025. The role involves a clinic-based schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with minimal labor/delivery coverage, a half day of surgery per week, and occasional 24-hour shifts in labor and delivery. This 180-day assignment...
Location:FL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Dentist with a focus in Dentistry for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This role begins on Aug 18, 2025, and features a consistent daytime schedule from Monday to Thursday. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of dental procedures using Denticon, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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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.