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 36-day assignment in California, starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves providing full scope family medicine coverage at the client's outpatient intergenerational health center and family practice center, seeing patients of all ages for primary care, wellness checks, and minor illnesses,...
Location:CA
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
Our client is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Washington, starting Mar 2, 2026. This role involves managing a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases through 20-minute clinic appointments, with a consistent schedule of 40 hours per week.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct 20-minute clinic appointments,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Michigan is seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 100-day assignment starting Mar 9, 2026. This role involves managing general primary care cases for employee health and their dependents, working 8-hour shifts to provide essential care within a corporate setting.Responsibilities and DutiesManage general primary care...
Location:MI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Arizona is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment beginning Jul 6, 2026. This role involves 8-5 shifts in an outpatient primary care clinic located within a hospital, focusing on general family medicine, internal medicine, and complex chronic care for an Indian population.Responsibilities and DutiesWork...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on May 4, 2026, and spans 60 days, with day shifts Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The assignment involves 20-minute clinic appointments and a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases. Candidates should have...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 16, 2026. This position offers weekday day shifts from 8am to 5pm in a busy clinic setting, with a patient population that is approximately 75 percent Spanish speaking and a high percentage of Medical/Medicaid cases.Job DetailsLocation:...
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
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.