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.
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.
Experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant needed for an 80-day locum tenens assignment at a Clinic in California. Starting 06/30/2025, this full-time position requires coverage Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The PA will provide comprehensive family medicine care, including management of chronic conditions, preventative services, and women's...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery for a locum tenens position in Florida. This 24-day assignment at a Hospital requires coverage for 24-hour call shifts from Friday 5 pm to Tuesday 7 am, starting from 07/04/2025. The PA will serve as a first assist in CT surgeries with vein harvesting responsibilities,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant is sought for an 80-day locum tenens assignment at a clinic in Washington state. Starting on 12/01/2025, this opportunity offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, 8 hours per day from 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a variety of primary care cases, including cold, cough,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Urgent Care for a locum tenens position in Maine. This opportunity offers a 120-day assignment starting on 08/04/2025, at a Hospital setting. The schedule is flexible, with options for Monday through Friday shifts from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm or 8 am to 4 pm, based on the provider's preference....
Location:ME
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client, a hospital located in NY, has requested a locum tenens family practice physician assistant for a 60 day assignment starting June 30, 2025. Applicants should be comfortable providing primary care, chronic disease management, acute visits, and follow-ups for ED and hospital cases for 15-18 patients per shift. Ideal candidates will be New York...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a Clinic in Illinois. This 42-day assignment offers night shifts, starting on 07/28/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working 7p-7a or 9p-7a shifts, with 10-14 shifts available per month. This role involves providing nocturnist...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton Associates is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Indiana. This 120-day assignment begins on 07/07/2025, with a potential for extension. The provider will work full-time with varying schedules: Monday and Wednesday from 8 AM to 7 PM (expected to work late one of these days), and Tuesday, Thursday, and...
Location:IN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in California. This 120-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be proficient in outpatient primary care and chronic care panel management. This opportunity...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Women and Adolescent Health for a locum tenens position at a clinic in California. This 120-day assignment begins on 06/23/2025, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing comprehensive women's health services, including...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton Associates is seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants for a pre-credentialing opportunity at a high-volume hospital Emergency Department in West Virginia. This position involves building a roster of 5-10 Emergency Medicine MDs and APPs for future coverage needs. The assignment will start on 08/04/2025 for a 60-day period,...
Location:WV
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.
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 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 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.