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Job Details
Location: Washington
Start Date: Early April
Schedule: 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays
Responsibilities:
• Manage colds, coughs, and flu cases
• Treat hypertension
• Provide care for diabetes patients
• Handle...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
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 Washington, the average PA salary is $152,800 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Washington, PAs have reduced practice authority. Reduced means that state law restricts the PA’s ability to practice in at least one element.
In Washington State, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours every two years to maintain their license.
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.