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 Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This opportunity begins on Jan 5, 2026, with a schedule of three full weekdays and one half day each week, plus a half day every third Saturday, totaling 40 hours weekly. The ideal candidate will have experience with pediatric patients and is comfortable...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 22, 2026. This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts, providing care in a rural health clinic that serves a diverse patient population.Job DetailsLocation: IowaFacility Type: Federally Qualified Health...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 3-day locum tenens opportunity in North Dakota. This assignment starts Nov 28, 2025, and features day shifts from 8am to 4pm over a consecutive three-day period. Candidates must have experience in urgent care settings and possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:ND
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in Colorado, starting Dec 29, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Thursday schedule with 10-hour day shifts, providing care through sick call, rounding, trauma triage, and preventative clinics.Job DetailsLocation: ColoradoStart Date: Dec 29, 2025LOA: 65 daysProvider...
Location:CO
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 9, 2026. This opportunity features flexible shift options, including AM, PM, and extended hour shifts, with a weekly schedule of 30-40 hours. The role requires prior urgent care experience and the ability to work independently as...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Pennsylvania. Starting Dec 29, 2025, this full-time opportunity features day shifts from 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. The Physician Assistant will provide care in a correctional setting, focusing on sick call, chronic and preventive...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 13-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity starts Jan 2, 2026, with orientation and clinical work beginning Jan 5, 2026. The schedule includes 13 shifts per month, 7:00am to 7:30pm, supporting oncology care within an Oncology Care Unit.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 13-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins with orientation on Jan 2, 2026, followed by clinical work starting Jan 5, 2026, and features 12.5-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of some weekend shifts to meet the 13-shift monthly...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Jan 9, 2026. The role requires flexibility for AM, PM, and extended shifts, including 8-hour and potential 15-hour schedules. The provider will be the sole practitioner on site and must be ready to handle all urgent care presentations...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in North Carolina. This assignment begins on Dec 16, 2025, spans 70 days, and features 12-hour weekday shifts and shorter weekend shifts on a rotating full-time schedule. The provider will work autonomously alongside a medical assistant and front desk, delivering...
Location:NC
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.