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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 6-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Massachusetts. Starting Jun 21, 2026, this opportunity involves in-person visits once a week for 10-20 minutes to review medications and sign off on medical logs, while remaining on call for the rest of the week at a summer camp setting. Candidates...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Family Practice for an exciting 184-day assignment in Massachusetts, starting May 1, 2026. This full-time role involves providing inpatient psychiatric unit care for patients aged 10 through elderly, primarily adults, with a consistent schedule from 8:30 AM to 5 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Oncology Physician Assistant for a 70-day assignment in Massachusetts, starting May 4, 2026. This role involves 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM shifts, focusing on new patient consults, follow-ups, and managing patients in an outpatient clinic and infusion center. Key duties include chemotherapy supervision, central line management, and addressing...
Location:MA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Massachusetts is actively seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 50-day assignment commencing Apr 20, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of diverse family medicine cases during 8-hour shifts, encompassing general family medicine, preventative care, and women's health, to ensure comprehensive patient services.Responsibilities...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment with our client in MA, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves 8-hour shifts in a busy center, focusing on seeing at least 3+ patients per hour for chronic care, acute care, walk-ins, and newborn follow-ups. You will also have one dedicated administrative day per week which can...
Location:MA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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 Massachusetts, the average PA salary is $132,550 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours within a two-year licensing cycle to maintain their license. PAs have flexibility in choosing CE activities, such as attending conferences, taking online courses, or engaging in self-directed learning. Completing CE hours reflects a PA’s commitment to lifelong learning and contributes to providing high-quality patient care and the healthcare system’s effectiveness.
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.