Looking for occupational medicine physician assistant (PA) jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing occupational medicine PA on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
Our client in Colorado is seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for an 18-day assignment starting Jul 3, 2026. This role involves providing essential occupational health services, including DOT physicals, evaluating and treating workplace injuries, and conducting pre-employment and fit-for-duty exams. The schedule is typically 8 AM to...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 9-day assignment in California, starting Jun 1, 2026. The Physician Assistant will be integral to evaluating Leave of Absence (LOA) and ADA requests, reviewing return-to-work notes, and collaborating with the LOA team to manage a backlog of requests. This role requires at least 4 hours...
Location:CA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 4-day assignment starting Jun 23, 2026, in Pennsylvania. This role involves conducting basic physical exams at a work site, with no diagnosing or treating required. Shifts are scheduled from 2:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join our client for this focused opportunity to support workplace health.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 15-day assignment, beginning May 1, 2026. This position involves evaluating and managing all workman's comp cases during 8 AM - 5 PM shifts, including common occupational musculoskeletal injuries, work-related head injuries, lacerations, skin conditions,...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
The average annual PA salary is $126,010 per year in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this data represents PAs as a whole, it can provide an estimate of the annual compensation for occupational medicine PAs.
Locum tenens occupational medicine physician assistants can earn between $70 and $90 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the U.S. 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 second best healthcare job in 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some occupational 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.
