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 dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves consistent daytime shifts (8-5) within a very busy clinic that primarily serves Spanish-speaking and Medical/Medicaid patients, focusing on bread and butter primary care duties.Responsibilities and DutiesManage...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing essential bread and butter primary care during standard 8 AM to 5 PM shifts, serving a patient population with a significant portion of Spanish speakers and Medicaid recipients in...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 15-day assignment in California. The role involves covering an outpatient family practice with shifts typically from 8a-5p or 9a-6p, managing a fluctuating patient volume, and providing comprehensive care for scheduled and walk-in patients.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a focused 1-day assignment in California. The schedule for this role is 10 AM to 2 PM, primarily involving the administration of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to patients.Responsibilities and DutiesAdminister flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.Ensure consent forms are thoroughly completed...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an impactful 48-day assignment in Oregon. The schedule for this role is 8am-6pm, where you will manage a diverse patient load focused on routine check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illnesses. Our client requires a professional comfortable working as the...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 12-day assignment in North Carolina. This role involves delivering comprehensive general primary care and occupational health services for an onsite factory, managing both acute and chronic cases, and performing structured shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general primary care...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in ND seeks a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment. This full-time, Monday through Friday 8am-5pm role involves operating as a solo provider, managing scheduled primary care appointments and walk-in patients at a rural satellite clinic, with no late nights or weekends.Responsibilities and DutiesManage scheduled...
Location:ND
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in North Dakota. This role involves providing solo primary care and managing walk-in appointments at a rural satellite clinic, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and no late nights or weekends. The client seeks a dedicated professional to manage a diverse...
Location:ND
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) setting, addressing rural health aspects, and managing a variety of patient complaints. The position primarily focuses on telemedicine, with opportunities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California. Our client requires coverage for daytime shifts, where the chosen candidate will manage a varied caseload typical of a rural Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), focusing primarily on adult primary care and some well-child checks.Responsibilities...
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.
