Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs
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.
What are Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs?
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.
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Nov 17, 2025. This position offers flexible 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, and involves caring for patients of all ages in a dynamic outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Nov 17, 2025LOA:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Louisiana starting Jan 5, 2026. This role features 24-hour call coverage 3–4 days per week, with one dedicated clinic day managing 15–20 post-op patients.Job DetailsLocation: LouisianaStart Date: Jan 5, 2026LOA: 90 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:LA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Surgery - Neurological Physician Assistant for a 100-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri, starting Dec 3, 2025. This role offers a flexible schedule with four 10-hour shifts per week, focused on floor work within neurological surgery. Candidates with at least two years of neurosurgery experience are strongly preferred.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:MO
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona. This opportunity starts on Dec 29, 2025, and features a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8am to 5pm. The assignment involves working in an outpatient primary care clinic located within a hospital, providing care to patients...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 63-day locum tenens assignment in Virginia, starting Nov 24, 2025. This opportunity features a 7 on / 7 off night shift rotation (7pm-7am), providing pre-op and post-op rounding support for neurosurgery patients across two hospital locations.Job DetailsLocation: VirginiaStart...
Location:VA
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Maryland, starting Jan 1, 2026. This 88-day opportunity involves independent 12-hour night ICU coverage, with 7-10 night shifts in Jan/Feb and 14-20 night shifts per month from March onward. Candidates should have mixed ICU experience and a background mentoring...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Dec 1, 2025. This opportunity features day shifts, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 18 patients per day and an option for 10-hour shifts. Candidates must have experience in chronic pain management and panel management, and be licensed...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in California. Starting Jan 12, 2026, this position features a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8 am to 5 pm. The role focuses on general outpatient care, including well woman services, IUD procedures, and pediatric experience.Job...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 65-day locum tenens assignment at a primary care office in New York. Starting Jan 13, 2026, this role offers a Monday through Friday schedule with day shifts from 8am to 4:30pm. The position involves providing independent patient care in a collaborative team environment alongside...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Oregon beginning Dec 8, 2025. This 120-day opportunity features 10-hour day shifts, four days a week, rotating among three clinics with alternating schedules. The role is ideal for a provider skilled in high-volume urgent care, acute care procedures, and managing...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant Job FAQs
How Much Do Physician Assistants Make?
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.
What is the Job Outlook for Physician Assistants in 2024?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.