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
Our client in New York is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 16-day assignment starting Sep 9, 2026. This role involves serving as the sole provider in a primary care clinic, focusing on acute cases, in-office procedures, and comprehensive family practice duties, including work compensation cases and front office tasks when...
Location:NY
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
Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 80-day assignment beginning Nov 23, 2026. This role involves varied shifts including 8am-5pm, 10am-7pm, or 8am-7pm. You will be responsible for conducting annual wellness exams, sports and school-required physicals, immunizations, and managing common acute and chronic...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Washington, starting Aug 10, 2026. This 90-day assignment involves a consistent daily schedule from 9:00 to 20:00, focusing on essential patient care including basic procedures, injections, IUD placement, and minor wound care, with an expectation of quick integration into the team.Responsibilities...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant for an active 100-day assignment in New York, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive outpatient pediatric care, including well visits and sick appointments, within a supportive practice that provides dedicated scribe and MA/triage nurse assistance. Scheduled shifts include 9am-5pm, 3pm-9pm,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Illinois, starting Oct 8, 2026. This 12-day assignment involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 9 AM to 6 PM, with Saturday shifts from 9 AM to 3 PM. The role focuses on providing comprehensive care in a walk-in clinic, managing medication, conducting sick visits...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in Washington, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, managing acute and chronic conditions, and conducting preventive and wellness visits. The schedule will typically consist of 8-10 hour shifts, varying...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment in California, starting Oct 6, 2026. Our client requires coverage for outpatient family medicine and primary care, with shifts from 8am to 6pm. The selected candidate will evaluate and treat acute and chronic conditions while also providing essential preventive care services.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an engaging 30-day assignment in Arizona, starting Sep 23, 2026. This role involves conducting skin cancer screenings during 9a - 2p shifts, identifying any suspicious moles or lesions, and appropriately referring patients to their Primary Care Physician for further evaluation.Responsibilities...
Location:AZ
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.
