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 seasoned Dentist for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona starting Oct 13, 2025. This opportunity features 10-hour day shifts, scheduled Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. Experience with exodontia and high-volume clinics is preferred but not required. The assignment involves comprehensive general dentistry services...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California starting Oct 20, 2025. This role offers Monday through Friday day shifts, caring for patients of all ages and managing a mix of primary care and pain management cases. The ideal candidate will be comfortable seeing a diverse patient population...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 20, 2025. This position features weekday day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing primary care to patients of all ages and supporting pain management cases in a busy outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Oct 20, 2025LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Connecticut. This 24-day opportunity starts Feb 23, 2026, with day shifts from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will have prior urgent care experience, with occupational medicine and musculoskeletal orthopedics knowledge considered valuable...
Location:CT
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for an exciting 24-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut. This opportunity starts on Feb 23, 2026, and features day shifts from 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Candidates should have experience in urgent care, with additional knowledge in musculoskeletal orthopedics considered a...
Location:CT
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Dentist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Oct 8, 2025. This opportunity offers a focused schedule across Tuesday through Friday, with varied daily hours, and requires proficiency in general dentistry procedures. Dentrix software experience is essential, as well as current Basic Life Support (BLS) and...
Location:TX
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting Oct 20, 2025. This role features a Monday through Thursday schedule, with start times as early as 7:30am and flexible options available. The Dentist will efficiently manage daily caseloads, complete procedures, and provide detailed reports for each patient while...
Location:OH
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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We are seeking an Optometrist for a locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 20, 2025, for a 24-week contract. This position involves working Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offers the chance to collaborate closely with ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive eye care.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking an Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner for a locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity starts on Oct 13, 2025, is for a 1-day assignment, and features a Monday shift from 9am to 2pm. The ideal candidate will have experience in a multi-specialty clinic, handling worksite orthopedic cases, workers compensation, and sports or accident...
Location:PA
Specialty:Orthopedics
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking an experienced General Dentist for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, beginning Dec 22, 2025. This opportunity offers a Monday through Thursday schedule with 8am-5pm shifts. The dentist will provide general dentistry services in a professional clinical environment, utilizing Dentrix software.Job DetailsLocation: OklahomaStart...
Location:OK
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.