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 70-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska. This vital role begins on Dec 1, 2025, requiring the provider to serve as the sole provider at the facility. Working hours are from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.Job DetailsLocation: NebraskaStart Date: Dec 1, 2025LOA: 70 daysProvider Type...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a short-term locum tenens assignment in South Carolina. This role commences on Sep 17, 2025, and involves providing comprehensive patient care in an urgent care setting. The PA will work full shifts from 8 am to 8 pm, handling both scheduled appointments and walk-ins. This opportunity...
Location:SC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Nebraska, starting Sep 1, 2025. This role involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, ideal for those who prefer a structured weekday schedule. The successful candidate will be involved in delivering primary care services, emphasizing...
Location:NE
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, starting Feb 2, 2026. The role entails a Monday to Thursday schedule, with 10-hour shifts, providing essential support in a clinical setting. This position offers a unique opportunity to handle both continuing and new patient cases in a dynamic...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 43-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting on Sep 15, 2025. The selected candidate will work as the sole provider in a primary care clinic, with a weekly schedule that includes variable daytime shifts from Monday to Thursday.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkFacility Type: Primary Care...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Surgical Physician Assistant for a 48-week locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Oct 20, 2025. This role involves day shifts from 7am to 7pm, with responsibilities including first assist in surgeries. Weekend shifts are required on occasion.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart Date: Oct 20, 2025LOA: 48 weeksProvider Type Needed:...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a challenging locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role commences on Oct 1, 2025, for a total of 64 days and includes a variety of shift patterns, primarily covering both day and night shifts. This position demands proficiency in managing a fast-paced emergency room...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton is seeking a qualified Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment in Indiana, starting Sept. 8, 2025. This role involves night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, working a 7 on/7 off schedule. The provider will engage in daily rounding on ICU and stepdown inpatients, manage new consults, and oversee patient...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This rewarding opportunity starts on Sep 29, 2025, and features a daytime schedule from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will manage workplace-related health cases, ensuring optimal patient care and safety.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:IA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Dermatology Physician Assistant for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning on Oct 27, 2025. This role involves regular day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, centered around providing specialized dermatological care.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Oct 27, 2025LOA: 80 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
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.