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 an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity starts on Feb 9, 2026, and offers 8- or 12-hour swing shifts, with schedules including 11a–11p and 4p–12a. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medicine and recent relevant experience.Job...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Massachusetts, starting Feb 9, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm schedule, providing care to pediatric and newborn patients in a community health setting.Job DetailsLocation: MassachusettsStart Date: Feb 9, 2026LOA: 80 daysProvider Type...
Location:MA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Cardiology Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This position starts on Jan 26, 2026, with flexible full-time scheduling options, including 7am to 7pm day shifts and choices such as Monday to Friday, 7-on/7-off, or 3-4 days per week. The role focuses on managing a CVICU step...
Location:MD
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin starting Feb 1, 2026. This role offers a flexible schedule with day shifts Monday through Friday and shorter hours on weekends and holidays. The assignment involves providing care for both adult and pediatric patients in a walk-in clinic setting with...
Location:WI
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This role starts on Feb 23, 2026, and features a Monday through Friday clinic schedule with 24-hour weekend call. The ideal candidate will bring at least one year of relevant experience and hold a Certified Surgical First Assistant...
Location:NM
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Jan 19, 2026. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, day shifts, and includes regular call responsibilities as part of a 1:4 rotation. The ideal candidate will bring 3-4 years of first assist experience in cardiothoracic...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Neurological Physician Assistant for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 12, 2026, with a 7a-7p or 7p-7a schedule, operating on a 7 on, 7 off rotation. The assignment features multiple scheduled blocks through April, making it an ideal fit for Physician Assistants...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity starts on Jan 5, 2026, runs for 155 days, and offers flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday, with varied clinic hours. The Physician Assistant will join a well-supported team focused on procedures and patient consults,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 26, 2026. This outpatient role features day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care for pediatric patients in a supportive setting with medical assistant support for patient rooming and vaccines.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Surgery Physician Assistant with experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with day and night 12-hour shifts, as well as optional weekend coverage. Candidates should be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology,...
Location:NY
Specialty:General 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.