Looking for physician assistant jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
Locum tenens PA 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.
Locum and travel physician assistants hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician assistant, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8 AM to 5 PM schedule, focusing on a mix of pediatric and adult patients with 18 encounters per shift, and requires chart closure within 72 hours.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide care for...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 1-day assignment in Missouri, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves 0600-1830 shifts, focusing on both operating room and clinic responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will be crucial in assisting with complex cardiac procedures, managing pre and post-operative...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 18, 2026. This role involves seeing and treating urgent care patients of all ages as a sole provider, performing various minor procedures. The ideal candidate will be experienced in high-volume patient care and comfortable with independent practice.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for an engaging 24-day locum tenens assignment in MO, commencing Jun 8, 2026. This role involves night shifts (7p-7a), where you will round with physicians, manage a dedicated patient panel, conduct ER consults, and document progress notes. Preference will be given to candidates with experience...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Washington, starting Aug 3, 2026. This 60-day assignment involves 8-hour shifts daily, providing 20-minute clinic appointments to a diverse patient population, including complex chronic and low acuity cases.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct 20-minute clinic appointments, managing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Family Practice for an exciting 184-day assignment in Massachusetts, starting May 1, 2026. This full-time role involves providing inpatient psychiatric unit care for patients aged 10 through elderly, primarily adults, with a consistent schedule from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves providing care within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, with a schedule of 12-hour in-house shifts, available in either AM or PM. Key responsibilities include procedures such as...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Apr 7, 2026, in VA. This role primarily involves managing post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, with some pre-operative duties and weekend coverage. Shifts are typically 7am-4pm, focusing on patient rounding, medication review, and minor procedures...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 35-day assignment in Connecticut, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves day or night shifts, from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, managing Central Lines, A-Lines, and Dialysis Catheters for patients within a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both shift...
Location:CT
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves working in an OBGYN clinic from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including responsibilities in robotic surgery for various gynecological and urology cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWorking OBGYN clinicRobotic Surgery...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
PAs earn an average salary of $134,000 per year, according to Medscape.
Locum tenens physician assistants earn between $75 and $150 an hour, depending on a variety of factors relating to the assignment, facility, and the experience of the physician assistant.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032. This number is significantly higher than the three percent growth projection for all occupations. U.S. News and World Report listed physician assistant as the number two most in-demand job across occupations for 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some PA jobs require specific experience, others are open to physician assistants who meet all job qualifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new PA graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your experience and skill set.
Check out our tips for finding work as a new physician assistant grad.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all physician assistants 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 PA malpractice insurance here.
