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 Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Ohio, starting Feb 17, 2026. This role features 10-hour weekday shifts, scheduled call rotations, and weekend rounding with the vascular surgery team. The assignment is ideal for candidates with strong first assist and trauma experience, looking...
Location:OH
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This opportunity begins on Feb 16, 2026, with a 154-day contract and follows a 7 on 7 off overnight schedule from 7p to 7a. The provider will join a team focused on daily inpatient rounding, consults, and patient discharges.Job...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in New York. This role begins on Mar 9, 2026, and runs for 60 days, offering nocturnist 12-hour shifts (8pm-8am) with a flexible schedule of 4-7 shifts per week. The Hospitalist PA will focus on admissions from the ER, rounding, ongoing patient evaluation and documentation,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in New York starting Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity offers a choice of weekday schedules (5x8s or 4x10s), with on-call and weekend requirements primarily concentrated in early April. The assignment focuses on operating room first assist duties, floor coverage when...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment with our client in South Dakota. This opportunity begins May 25, 2026, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts. Join a small, well-established FQHC outpatient clinic known for its supportive environment and low patient volume.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:SD
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon beginning Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity features a Monday through Friday schedule, 8 am to 5 pm, offering a structured workweek in an established cardiology setting. Candidates must have current Oregon licensure and the required certifications.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:OR
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in New York, beginning Feb 15, 2026. This opportunity offers day shifts from 7a to 7p within a not-for-profit community healthcare facility featuring emergency medicine, acute care, and a Trauma Center.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkFacility Type: Not-for-profit...
Location:NY
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Mar 2, 2026. This opportunity offers Monday through Friday coverage with day shifts at a hospital-owned primary care office, providing both clinical and administrative hours in a fast-paced environment.Job DetailsLocation: New...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Montana, starting Feb 16, 2026. This full-time opportunity offers day shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Candidates with corrections experience are especially encouraged to apply.Job DetailsLocation: MontanaStart...
Location:MT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This opportunity begins on Feb 16, 2026, and requires working 12-hour day shifts with a schedule of 12-14 shifts per month. Candidates must be proficient in urgent care procedures and comfortable acting as the sole provider in a high-volume...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
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.