Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs
Looking for physician assistant jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
What are Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs?
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 and travel 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.
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 23, 2026. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, providing care for patients of all ages in an outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Feb 23, 2026LOA: 120 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 4-day locum tenens assignment in South Dakota. This opportunity begins on Jan 1, 2026, with 24-hour shifts and requires the provider to serve as the sole practitioner in the emergency department. Candidates with rural emergency department and sole provider experience are preferred.Job...
Location:SD
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina starting Dec 24, 2025. This opportunity features consecutive 12-hour and 9-hour shifts, providing critical emergency care coverage in a dynamic clinical setting.Job DetailsLocation: North CarolinaStart Date: Dec 24, 2025LOA: 3 daysProvider...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 32-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio. This opportunity begins on Nov 24, 2025, and features 12-hour night call shifts every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 6am. The role requires proficiency as a first assist and recent experience with the Maquet Hemopro...
Location:OH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins Jan 26, 2026, and spans 84 days, featuring a 7 on, 7 off schedule with day shifts from 10am to 6pm. The provider will serve as the sole clinician in the clinic, treating patients of all ages and managing a patient load that...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Gastroenterology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Virginia, beginning Dec 23, 2025. This opportunity spans a 4-day assignment with 7AM to 6PM shifts. Join our client’s team to provide specialized gastroenterology care during a focused contract period.Job DetailsLocation: VirginiaStart Date: Dec 23, 2025LOA: 4 daysProvider...
Location:VA
Specialty:Gastroenterology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a licensed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Jan 26, 2026, and spans 120 days, offering day shifts Monday through Friday with regular in-house hours and rotating night and weekend call from home.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 26, 2026. This 120-day opportunity offers 36-40 hours per week plus weekend call, with regular in-house shifts and home-based call coverage. The assignment covers both operating room and ICU floor responsibilities,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This 80-day opportunity begins Jan 12, 2026, with day shifts Monday through Friday and one Saturday per month. Candidates must have a minimum of two years post-residency experience, particularly with newborns, and prior community health center...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Florida. This opportunity begins on Nov 21, 2025, and features 24-hour call shifts with daytime rounding, including coverage of CVICU and telemetry patients post cardiac surgery. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of first assist...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant Job FAQs
How Much Do Physician Assistants Make?
PAs earn an average salary of $134,000 per year, according to Medscape.
Locum tenens physician assistants earn between $75 and $150 an hour, depending on a variety of factors relating to the assignment, facility, and the experience of the physician assistant.
What is the Job Outlook for Physician Assistants in 2024?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs?
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some 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.
Do Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all 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.