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 actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join our client's team in Washington for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This opportunity features 8-hour daily shifts, where you will manage a varied caseload, conducting 20-minute clinic appointments encompassing both complex chronic and low acuity cases,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Wisconsin, commencing Apr 2, 2026. This opportunity is within a private employer-based primary care clinic, focusing on delivering comprehensive outpatient primary care to employees, spouses, and dependents of local school districts. The schedule encompasses various shifts...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Feb 23, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive family medicine care in an outpatient clinic, managing a wide scope of cases, and working 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM shifts. You will be instrumental in supporting a rural community, addressing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California. This position begins on Feb 16, 2026, offering day shifts from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, in a busy clinic setting. The ideal candidate will have recent experience in Family Practice and must possess an active California DEA and furnishing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 6-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Massachusetts. Starting Jun 21, 2026, this opportunity involves in-person visits once a week for 10-20 minutes to review medications and sign off on medical logs, while remaining on call for the rest of the week at a summer camp setting. Candidates...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment with our client in South Dakota. This opportunity begins May 25, 2026, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts. Join a small, well-established FQHC outpatient clinic known for its supportive environment and low patient volume.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:SD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 11-day assignment in California, beginning Apr 20, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm, focusing on routine check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illnesses, including patients with multiple comorbidities.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves assisting with front-office communication, supporting clinical workflows, and participating in clinic operations and patient coordination, with typical shifts running 8a-4p or 8a-5p. The ideal candidate will contribute...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves working 8-5 shifts in a very busy primary care clinic, providing essential services to a diverse patient population, including a significant percentage of Spanish-speaking patients with translator support.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is actively seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California, starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM shifts, focusing on all aspects of Family Medicine outpatient clinic work in a rural setting, requiring comfort with a wide scope of cases.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:CA
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.