Our client in Colorado is actively seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 10-day assignment. This role involves providing care on specific dates, typically during 8-5 shifts with an hour unpaid lunch. The position focuses on comprehensive occupational medicine duties including DOT physicals, evaluation and treatment of workplace...
Location:CO
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.
In Colorado, the average PA salary is $130,020 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs in Colorado must have a collaborating physician. In general, PAs in Colorado have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
Physician assistants (PAs) in Colorado do not have to complete any general CE at this time.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.
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