Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Maryland
Looking for physician assistant jobs in Maryland? 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’s it like to work as a physician assistant in Maryland? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Maryland here.
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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens opportunity in Maryland. This 48-day assignment begins Jan 5, 2026, and involves night shifts (6PM-6AM plus sign-out) providing post-operative care in a busy CVS-ICU. The role focuses on advanced post-surgical cardiac cases and requires proficiency...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Critical Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens night ICU assignment in Maryland. This opportunity begins Jan 23, 2026, lasts 84 days, and offers independent 12-hour night shifts from 7pm to 7am. The role is ideal for candidates with mixed ICU experience and a background mentoring APPs, with a schedule of 7-10 shifts...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 51-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland, starting Dec 22, 2025. This non-surgical, post-operative role offers full-time or part-time night coverage with 13-hour shifts from 7pm to 8am. The PA will provide advanced post-op care to CT surgery patients, performing procedures such as A-Lines,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
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
Maryland Physician Assistant Job FAQs
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.
How much does a physician assistant make in Maryland?
In Maryland, the average PA salary is $117,280 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Maryland?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Maryland have reduced practice authority. Reduced means that state law restricts the PA’s ability to practice in at least one element.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in Maryland?
In Maryland, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 50 continuing education (CE) hours within a two-year licensing cycle to maintain their license. PAs have flexibility in choosing CE activities, such as attending conferences, taking online courses, or engaging in self-directed learning. Completing CE hours reflects a PA’s commitment to lifelong learning and contributes to providing high-quality patient care and the healthcare system’s effectiveness.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
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.