We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for an ongoing, 45-day assignment in Pennsylvania. The schedule involves nights, weekends, and potential weekdays, including call coverage and weekend patient rounds. This role primarily supports the heart team in cardiothoracic surgery, encompassing a broad range of duties from pre-operative...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This role involves managing HVI CCU patients under intensivist guidance, including daily rounding, patient management, order entry, admissions, post-operative care, and procedures. The schedule consists of three 13-hour shifts per week, covering days...
Location:PA
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania. This role involves working 4-8 shifts per month in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, with a mix of 12-hour day and 13-14-hour night shifts available. Responsibilities include providing acute care, managing patients, and performing...
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.
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