Physician assistants (PAs) are an integral part of the healthcare system, providing many of the same services as physicians. With the flexibility to practice in any medical setting or specialty, physician assistants play a critical role in the delivery of high quality patient care. PA compensation varies depending on their specialization—read on to learn more about the top 10 highest paid PA specialties.
Recent Posts
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PA Salary 2024: A Guide to the Highest Paid Specialties
Barton Team | 17 October, 2024
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‘I Want Them to Get to Know Me’: How Michael Nich Became Barton Associates’ Most Successful Account Executive
Nich holds the record for the highest sales of any Barton Associates employee in the company’s history—an accomplishment that recently earned him the honor of being named the inaugural inductee in the Barton Associates Hall of Fame.
Mike Connors | 17 October, 2024
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2024 Locum Tenens Physician Assistant of the Year: Amanda Berg, DMS, PA-C
“I’m so honored to have been selected for this award,” Berg said about being named Barton’s 2024 Locum Tenens Physician Assistant of the Year.
Mike Connors | 11 October, 2024
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PA Licensure Compact Enacted in 12 States
Just this month, Virginia officially adopted the PA Licensure Compact, activating the agreement among seven states and decreasing the barriers PAs face when they travel and practice.
Mike Connors | 1 October, 2024
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Much More than the Strip: Fun Things to Do in Las Vegas, Nevada
There’s much more to Las Vegas than this well-known tourist destination.
Cameron Kisiel | 26 September, 2024
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Survey: COVID-19 Pandemic Influenced 33% of Healthcare Providers to Consider Locum Tenens Work
We polled 390 physicians, physician assistants (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), dentists, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) in our network to hear if the pandemic influenced their decision to consider locum tenens work.
Mike Connors | 17 September, 2024
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National Suicide Prevention Month 2024: Curbing the Behavioral Health Staffing Shortage with Locum Tenens
Over 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2022—a harrowing reality that’s equivalent to one person lost every 11 minutes.
Mike Connors | 12 September, 2024
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The Benefits of Working in Urgent Care
Working in an urgent care clinic after graduation enables you to get an amazing clinical education that prepares you for a wide variety of scenarios down the road.
Barton Team | 5 September, 2024
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Physician Assistant Salary Trends Throughout the Years
US News ranked physician assistants as the #2 Best Healthcare Job in their 2024 rankings, and as #5 in their 100 Best Jobs. This ranking was partially informed by Bureau of Labor Statistics projections that the PA profession will experience a 27% increase in employment from 2022 to 2032, which […]
Barton Team | 29 August, 2024
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Locum Tenens as a Cure for Burnout
Burnout exacerbates the physician shortage, but locum tenens work can cure burnout. Here’s why you should work as a locum tenens provider.
Desirae Sin | 22 August, 2024
