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 for a 1-day assignment in Wisconsin, beginning Aug 17, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary and urgent care, including routine check-ups, physicals, and women's health services. The assignment on Aug 17, 2026, will run from 8a-5p, offering a focused opportunity...
Location:WI
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, commencing Jul 20, 2026. This role involves 8-5 shifts in a very busy clinic, where you will provide primary care, including care for a significant portion of Spanish-speaking patients.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 29, 2026. This role involves working 8:30a-5p shifts, focusing on primary care basics, managing high patient volumes, and addressing multiple complaints per visit in an FQHC setting with a significant Spanish-speaking patient population.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Massachusetts, starting Jul 27, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive outpatient primary care to adult and pediatric patients, including diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, performing wellness exams, and conducting minor in-office procedures....
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 156-day assignment in California, starting Sep 7, 2026. Our client is looking for a dedicated professional to work 9am - 5pm, seeing an average of 20 patients per day (approximately 2 patients per hour). This role focuses on preventative care, including wellness checks, medication management,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an engaging 60-day assignment with our client in California, commencing on Jun 29, 2026. This vital role involves delivering essential primary care within a Federally Qualified Health Center, focusing on rural health aspects, and skillfully managing multiple patient complaints during...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an engaging 27-day assignment in Virginia, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care during day shifts from 9 AM to 6 PM, addressing a diverse patient population with conditions ranging from acute illnesses like cold and flu to chronic disease management...
Location:VA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Oregon is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Jul 27, 2026. This role requires comprehensive family practice care for patients of all ages, with shifts typically from 8a-5p, focusing on a diverse range of duties including urgent care, chronic condition management, and various wellness services.Responsibilities...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Connecticut, commencing on Sep 8, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, focusing on seeing primary care and family practice cases, including chronic disease management, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, well visits, and general acute illnesses.Responsibilities...
Location:CT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Pennsylvania, starting Jul 6, 2026. This 60-day assignment involves daily shifts from 7:30am to 4pm, where you will manage 'sick call', conduct patient rounds, and oversee chronic and preventative care procedures, including trauma triage, charting, and medication refills.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
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.
