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.
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive Family Medicine outpatient clinic work in a rural setting, requiring comfort with a wide scope of cases. Shifts are scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and candidates must possess...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for an 80-day assignment starting Oct 5, 2026. This vital role involves providing nighttime coverage for a Neuro ICU, managing critical and high-acuity patients with conditions such as stroke, brain/head trauma, aneurysm, and encephalitis during 12-hour night shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:AR
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 56-day assignment in California, starting Sep 2, 2026. This role involves working independently of Physician supervision, handling low acuity Emergency Room cases with shifts from 10:45 AM – 9:15 PM. The caseload includes sutures, patients with chest pain, undifferentiated abdominal pain,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Colorado is seeking a dedicated Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centric care independently, collaborating with the healthcare team, developing treatment plans, and ensuring effective communication with patients and families.Responsibilities...
Location:CO
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for an 85-day assignment in Connecticut, starting Sep 7, 2026. This vital role involves 7:30a-6pm shifts, where you will be responsible for signing orders and comfortably prescribing chemotherapy, contributing significantly to patient care within a specialized oncology setting.Responsibilities...
Location:CT
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves serving as a surgical first assist within a dynamic multispecialty team, contributing to patient care through shifts such as 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. You will play a crucial part in...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urology Physician Assistant for a 240-day assignment in New York, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8:30 am – 4:30 pm schedule and requires expertise in various urological procedures such as catheter changes, trial of voids, BCG, and bladder instillations. The chosen candidate will also manage imaging/lab...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in NC is actively seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Jul 20, 2026. This role involves managing urgent care cases, adults and pediatric procedures, including lac repair, ear irrigation, and other minor procedures, with shifts scheduled from 8A-8P.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive urgent...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery for a 60-day assignment starting Nov 23, 2026, in New Hampshire. This role involves comprehensive pre-operative evaluations, first assisting in cardiothoracic procedures including CABG and valve surgeries, and managing post-operative care in the ICU and step-down units,...
Location:NH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, commencing Jan 4, 2027. This vital role involves providing care in a trauma setting, managing admissions and discharges, conducting consultations, and offering OR first assist duties if desired, primarily during 7p-7a shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
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.
