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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Apr 7, 2026, in VA. This role primarily involves managing post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, with some pre-operative duties and weekend coverage. Shifts are typically 7am-4pm, focusing on patient rounding, medication review, and minor procedures...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 42-day assignment in Virginia, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves a 7 on 7 off night shift rotation (7pm - 7am) across three hospital locations, focusing on pre-operative and post-operative rounding, and managing a diverse patient population including trauma, elective spine, and...
Location:VA
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an engaging 27-day assignment in Virginia, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care during day shifts from 9 AM to 6 PM, addressing a diverse patient population with conditions ranging from acute illnesses like cold and flu to chronic disease management...
Location:VA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Vascular/Interventional Radiology Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 13, 2026, in Virginia. Our client, a Trauma facility, needs a skilled professional to provide interventional radiology support, primarily seeing patients in the Emergency Department with approximately 25 patient encounters per shift.Responsibilities...
Location:VA
Specialty:Vascular/Interventional Radiology
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 Virginia, the average PA salary is $120,010 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Virginia, PAs have full practice authority.
In Virginia, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours every two years to maintain their license and ensure competent healthcare delivery.
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.
