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 Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 3-month locum tenens assignment in Texas. This role begins on Aug 2, 2025, requiring weekend-only coverage with shifts from 8am to 11pm, including options for AM or PM shifts. The ideal candidate will be comfortable acting as the sole provider in an urgent care environment, ready to handle a dynamic...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 140-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This role begins on Oct 6, 2025, and follows a weekly schedule of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with Tuesday and Thursday shifts from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The ideal candidate will be experienced in managing complex patient...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Orthopedic Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in California. This role, starting on Aug 4, 2025, involves a commitment of 80 days, primarily focusing on surgical assists for orthopedic procedures such as hips and knees. The schedule includes Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with an emphasis on surgical days and one clinic...
Location:CA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Physician Assistant for a 44-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Aug 18, 2025. This role involves a Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 schedule, managing primary care, chronic disease, and acute visits, ensuring high-quality patient care.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkFacility Type: ClinicStart Date: Aug 18, 2025LOA:...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This role, starting on Aug 11, 2025, involves full-time day shifts from Monday to Friday, focusing on a broad range of responsibilities including chronic and preventative care, infirmary rounds, and emergency triage.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 14-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This urgent role starts on Aug 25, 2025, and entails managing 20-30 patients per day in a solo provider setting from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ideal candidate should be proficient in using Cerner EMR and comfortable with procedures like suturing and...
Location:WA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This role commences on Aug 11, 2025, and entails a Monday to Friday schedule, from 8am to 4:30pm. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of duties including sick call, chronic and preventative care, and infirmary rounds, providing an...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 32-day locum tenens assignment in Connecticut. This role commences on Feb 24, 2026, and offers a schedule of Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in urgent care settings, with additional expertise in occupational medicine and musculoskeletal...
Location:CT
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts on Aug 8, 2025, and includes a flexible schedule of either 5:8s or 4:10s shifts. The ideal candidate will work closely with physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care in a dynamic practice setting.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Aug 4, 2025. This role involves providing care in a mobile clinic with a daily schedule from Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, primarily serving Spanish-speaking patients, although language support is available.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
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.