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 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The role is based in an outpatient IHS clinic that receives a high volume of walk-in patients due to the nearest emergency room being 50 minutes away.Job...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 119-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role involves caring for all ages in a primary care setting, with weekday shifts (no Thursdays) and one day of online training prior to start. The schedule allows for a balanced workweek, ideal for experienced PAs seeking...
Location:MI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 8-week locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, with day shifts on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing care for all ages in a factory onsite clinic. The role encompasses both primary care and minimal work comp cases, with a focus on minor procedures...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 5, 2026. This position features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour schedules and patient appointments set in 20-minute intervals. The assignment is ideal for professionals who are comfortable managing a steady...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona. This opportunity starts on May 26, 2026, and features a Monday through Thursday schedule, 9am to 5pm. The Physician Assistant will provide primary care assessments for adult patients in an outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: ArizonaStart Date: May...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This opportunity starts on Jan 28, 2026, spans 2 days, and features day shifts from 8am to 5pm. The role involves providing care in outpatient primary and urgent care settings.Job DetailsLocation: MinnesotaStart Date: Jan 28, 2026LOA: 2 daysProvider...
Location:MN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 130-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday day shift, with flexibility required for occasional 12 pm to 8 pm shifts once or twice weekly. The provider will deliver comprehensive primary care to both children...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 130-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting Feb 2, 2026. This role features weekday day shifts and requires flexibility to cover some evening hours once or twice weekly. Join our client in delivering primary care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative clinical environment.Job...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 200-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Feb 16, 2026, with a Monday to Friday schedule, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, providing comprehensive outpatient care to both adult and pediatric patients. The ideal candidate will excel in chronic disease management, preventive...
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 Montana, starting Feb 16, 2026. This full-time opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Candidates with corrections experience are especially encouraged to apply.Job DetailsLocation: MontanaStart...
Location:MT
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.