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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Our client in South Carolina is actively seeking a Psychology Specialist for a comprehensive 86-day locum tenens assignment starting Sep 8, 2025. This role involves conducting cognitive testing, therapy, and assessments, operating Monday through Wednesday from 9 AM to 6 PM. The selected candidate will use advanced platforms like Pearson and Riverside...
Location:SC
Specialty:Psychology
Provider Type:Psychologist
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity, starting on Nov 3, 2025, comprises day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The role involves handling both complex chronic conditions and low acuity cases during 20-minute clinic appointments.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are seeking a Vascular/Interventional Radiology Physician for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Kentucky. This role begins on Oct 6, 2025, and involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, focusing primarily on procedural duties and occasionally reading studies.Job DetailsLocation: KentuckyStart Date: Oct 6, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type...
Location:KY
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in Washington. This position is set to begin on Nov 3, 2025, and offers a 120-day contract, working Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role involves managing a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases with 20-minute clinic appointments.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting Nov 3, 2025. This role requires managing 20-minute clinic appointments with a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart Date: Nov 3, 2025LOA: 120 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Vermont, starting Nov 17, 2025. This role includes a schedule of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8am to 5pm, with extended hours on Wednesday until 7pm. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for managing a range of family medicine cases, utilizing Athenahealth...
Location:VT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Vermont. This role begins on Nov 17, 2025, and includes a varied work schedule, primarily covering day shifts from Monday to Thursday, with extended hours on Wednesday. The position involves using Athenahealth EMR and requires proficiency in Family Medicine.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:VT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Family Practice Physician to join our healthcare team in Vermont. This locum tenens assignment is set to begin on Nov 17, 2025, and will last 120 days. The physician will work shifts from Monday through Thursday, with extended hours on Wednesday, and include administrative duties and on-call responsibilities.Job...
Location:VT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. This role begins on Oct 27, 2025, requiring the physician to manage a chronic care panel of patients, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM. The ideal candidate will be proficient in the Epic EMR system, enhancing the quality of patient care delivered during...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
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We are seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 27, 2025. This position involves a standard Monday-Friday, 8-5 schedule, managing chronic care for a panel of patients within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The ideal candidate will be proficient with the Epic EMR system and board-certified...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
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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.