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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 a qualified Pathologist for a 45-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This role starts on Sep 1, 2025, and entails day shifts from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The Pathologist will be responsible for standard pathology procedures in a dynamic healthcare setting.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Sep 1, 2025LOA: 45 daysProvider...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pathology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a licensed Dentist specializing in General Dentistry for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana. The opportunity begins on Aug 22, 2025, and involves an 8am-3pm schedule. This role requires handling a variety of cases including extractions and dentures, serving as the sole provider.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart Date: Aug 22,...
Location:LA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, specializing in arthroplasty. This opportunity starts on Jan 5, 2026, and includes clinic days and OR blocks. The schedule consists of 3 clinic days and 2 OR blocks each week, with additional call duties once per weekday and weekend per month.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an Optometrist for a unique locum tenens opportunity in California, providing eye care within a correctional facility. This part-time position starts on Sep 17, 2025, and spans approximately 26 weeks. Work hours are from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with flexibility in days, requiring 15-20 hours per week.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Optometry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner for a 43-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This engaging opportunity starts on Oct 1, 2025, and involves 12-hour night shifts from 7 pm to 7 am, covering 4-7 shifts each month. The role demands first assist experience and will utilize the Cerner EMR system to ensure seamless patient care management.Job...
Location:MD
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a Radiation Oncologist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, starting on Oct 6, 2025. This role primarily involves morning team meetings, participating in tumor boards, and managing consultations and follow-up appointments with an average of 2 new consults and 3 to 5 follow-ups per day. Working hours are from 8:00 AM...
Location:NC
Specialty:Radiation Oncology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Oklahoma, starting on Aug 25, 2025. The work schedule is set from 7:30am to 5:00pm. As the sole provider, you will handle general dentistry cases, including extractions and dentures.Job DetailsLocation: OklahomaStart Date: Aug 25, 2025LOA: 1 dayProvider Type Needed: DentistSchedule:...
Location:OK
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a licensed Dentist for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, starting on Aug 4, 2025. This role requires operating out of three chairs with a schedule from Monday to Wednesday, 8 am - 5 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm. The successful candidate will engage in various dental duties, ensuring high-quality patient care.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MN
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Nurse Practitioner specializing in Gastroenterology for a locum tenens position at a corporate healthcare facility in Virginia. This 7-day assignment begins on 08/15/2025, with a daily schedule from 7am to 5pm. The ideal candidate will be proficient in inpatient care, including handling consults from floors or ED and rounding...
Location:VA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
We are seeking a licensed Dentist specialized in General Dentistry for a one-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity starts on Aug 15, 2025, involving day shifts from 8am to 2pm. The practitioner will be the sole provider at the facility, expected to handle duties including extractions and denture fittings.Job DetailsLocation: IndianaStart...
Location:IN
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.