Looking for family practice physician assistant (PA) jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens family practice physician assistant jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing family practice physician assistants 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 family practice 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 Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning on Sep 15, 2025. This role involves weekday shifts from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, focusing on a broad range of primary care duties across all age groups, from newborns to geriatric patients, including pain management. The ideal candidate will...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 72-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This role begins on Sep 29, 2025, and involves three 12-hour shifts per week from Monday to Wednesday, focusing on primary care. The selected candidate will be the sole provider, handling patient care for all ages, and must be comfortable managing...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut, starting Oct 6, 2025. This challenging role involves a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, where you will manage a patient panel in a community health setting, focusing on under-served populations with complex health needs, including...
Location:CT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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
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
We are seeking a qualified Family Practice Physician Assistant for a fulfilling locum tenens assignment in California. This role, set to commence on Oct 27, 2025, involves managing a panel of chronic care patients at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). The assignment duration is 120 days, with a standard Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM schedule,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska. This vital role begins on Dec 1, 2025, requiring the provider to serve as the sole provider at the facility. Working hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.Job DetailsLocation: NebraskaStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA: 70 daysProvider Type...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska, starting Sep 1, 2025. This role involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, ideal for those who prefer a structured weekday schedule. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering primary care services, emphasizing...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 43-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting on Sep 15, 2025. The selected candidate will work as the sole provider in a primary care clinic, with a weekly schedule that includes variable daytime shifts from Monday to Thursday.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkFacility Type: Primary Care...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota. This opportunity begins on Nov 17, 2025, and involves working day shifts, Monday-Friday. The ideal candidate will provide care in a well-established FQHC, focusing on general outpatient family medicine.Job DetailsLocation: South DakotaFacility...
Location:SD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Family Practice PAs earn an average salary of $124,000 per year, according to Medscape. Physician assistants in all specialties earn $134,000 a year.
Locum tenens family medicine physician assistants earn between $75 and $100 an hour, depending on a variety of factors relating to the assignment, facility, and the experience of the physician assistant.
Famly Practice 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 family medicine 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 locum tenens 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.