Looking for physician assistant jobs in Oregon? 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.
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Oregon! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in urgent care to begin coverage in early June. Hours include 10 hour shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of family medicine/urgent care cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Ever wanted to visit Oregon? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in mid May. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling physicals, vaccinations, colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, hypertension,...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your new job is waiting in Oregon! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in hematology/oncology to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8:30a - 4:30p shifts from Tuesdays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling new patient exams, follow ups, active treatments, bone marrow biopsies, and general hem/onc cases. There...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Oregon. This 20-day assignment starts on 06/16/2025, and requires expertise in managing a diverse range of patients and conditions. The ideal candidate will be comfortable treating cough/flu, allergies, conducting medication check-ins, performing physicals,...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Oregon. This 36-day assignment begins on 06/01/2025, with 12-hour shifts from 7am to 7pm, covering 11-14 shifts per month. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working as the sole provider in a busy urgent care setting, performing various in-office procedures...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Physician Assistant specializing in General Surgery for a locum tenens position as a first assist at a hospital in Oregon. This 120-day assignment, starting 06/01/2025, offers flexible scheduling options of either 4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts per week. The PA will work alongside MDs, assisting in a wide range of...
Location:OR
Specialty:General Surgery
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 Oregon, the average PA salary is $141,810 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs in Oregon must have a collaboration agreement with a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Oregon 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.
In Oregon, physician assistants must complete 60 Continuing Education (CE) hours every two years to renew their licenses.
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.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.