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.
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in New Mexico. This role commences on Oct 25, 2025, with a 24-week assignment at a Trauma Center, operating on a 7on7off schedule, primarily from 6 PM to 6 AM. The position requires managing both adult and pediatric patients, focusing predominantly on...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 108-day locum tenens assignment in New York. Set to commence on Oct 13, 2025, this role involves a consistent schedule from Tuesday to Friday, 7am-5pm, allowing for a balanced work-life integration. The selected candidate will engage in a wide range of primary care duties, offering...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Sep 3, 2025, with a schedule of day shifts, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role involves assessing the physical capabilities of patients to perform home health services through the gathering of medical...
Location:NY
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Oncology Physician Assistant for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This vital role begins on Nov 3, 2025, focusing on pediatric leukemia and lymphoma cases. The selected candidate will work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM, managing approximately 20 patients on the service.Job DetailsLocation: GeorgiaStart...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Surgery Physician Assistant for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This role starts on Oct 20, 2025, and includes both day and night shifts, with a focus on night coverage due to higher patient needs. The Physician Assistant will handle pediatric surgery cases, including admissions, discharges, and consults, with...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our team in Missouri for a 78-day locum tenens assignment starting early November 2025. This role involves three 12-hour day shifts per week, including some weekends, with shift hours primarily from 9 AM to 9 PM or 1 PM to 1 AM.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Nov 3, 2025LOA: 78...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut, starting Oct 6, 2025. This challenging role involves a full-time schedule, Monday through Friday, where you will manage a patient panel in a community health setting, focusing on under-served populations with complex health needs, including...
Location:CT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This role begins on Nov 24, 2025, and features a schedule of 4 10-hour shifts per week. The Physician Assistant will handle urgent care cases, including acute illnesses, minor injuries, and basic procedures.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart Date:...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Sep 15, 2025. The role primarily involves scheduled visits with occasional walk-ins for acute symptoms, operating Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Sep 15, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity in Washington. This position is set to begin on Nov 3, 2025, and offers a 120-day contract, working Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The role involves managing a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases with 20-minute clinic appointments.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
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.