Looking for physician assistant jobs in Pennsylvania? 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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We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania beginning Mar 2, 2026. This full-time role offers day shifts Monday through Friday, with potential weeknight and weekend call coverage. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with a strong emphasis...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Surgery - Trauma Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Feb 1, 2026. This opportunity features 12-hour inpatient shifts, 8-10 per month, covering both trauma and emergency general surgery at a Trauma Center.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Feb 1, 2026LOA: 30 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking an Anesthesiology Physician Assistant for an exciting 269-day assignment in PA, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves comprehensive anesthesia care, including assessing, preparing, and managing patients for a wide range of procedures such as general, regional, epidural, spinal, and IV regional blocks, along with invasive monitoring...
Location:PA
Specialty:Anesthesiology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Pennsylvania, starting Jul 6, 2026. This 60-day assignment involves daily shifts from 7:30am to 4pm, where you will manage 'sick call', conduct patient rounds, and oversee chronic and preventative care procedures, including trauma triage, charting, and medication refills.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a critical 1-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This vital role focuses on delivering comprehensive acute care within a bustling Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. The successful candidate will provide essential patient...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 4-day assignment starting Jun 23, 2026, in Pennsylvania. This role involves conducting basic physical exams at a work site, with no diagnosing or treating required. Shifts are scheduled from 2:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Join our client for this focused opportunity to support workplace health.Responsibilities...
Location:PA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts, either AM or PM, within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, focusing on acute care responsibilities and performing procedures such as arterial, central venous, and chest tube placement,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care 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 Pennsylvania, the average PA salary is $119,760 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Pennsylvania have reduced practice authority. Reduced means that state law restricts the PA’s ability to practice in at least one element.
In Pennsylvania, physician assistants must complete 100 hours of CE every two year licensing cycle.
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.
