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We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Nov 9, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week, with potential for a rotating call schedule one week per month. Responsibilities include OR first assisting, vein harvesting, ICU, OR, and Step Down unit...
Location:IL
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 120-day assignment in Illinois, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves an M-Th or Tu-Fri schedule from 6 AM to 6 PM, with potential rotating call one week per month. Responsibilities include OR first assist, vein harvesting, ICU, OR & Step Down coverage, and inpatient...
Location:IL
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Sep 14, 2026. This role involves working 8:00am - 4:30pm, focusing on comprehensive primary, chronic, and preventative care. Responsibilities include managing sick calls, conducting patient rounds, performing minor procedures, and addressing a wide range...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiology Physician Assistant for a 132-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Nov 23, 2026. This role primarily involves inpatient rounding and performing specified procedures for our client.Responsibilities and DutiesRounding on inpatientsPerform procedures including removal of pericardial drainsPerform procedures including...
Location:IL
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in Illinois, starting Nov 17, 2026. The schedule involves night shifts, 7 on 7 off, working collaboratively with a physician hospitalist. Responsibilities include managing an average of 10 to 12 acute patients daily, performing hospital rounding, and handling medical clearance...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
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 Illinois, the average PA salary is $122,720 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In Illinois, PAs must practice in collaboration with a physician under a written collaborative agreement. In general, PAs in Illinois 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 Illinois, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 50 hours of continuing education (CE) to renew their license every two years. The CE requirement is important for ensuring that PAs stay up-to-date on the latest medical knowledge and practices, which helps to improve patient care and the health of the community.
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.
