Looking for physician assistant jobs in Massachusetts? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant - Psychiatry for a 60-day assignment with our client in Massachusetts, commencing Jul 1, 2026. This role involves providing essential psychiatric care to patients, with a schedule that is currently to be determined.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients.Conduct patient...
Location:MA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Massachusetts is seeking a Surgery - Neurological Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves inpatient neurosurgery, where you will manage patient care by rounding with residents, reviewing and placing orders, and handling discharges during standard 3-day shifts, from 6:00 to 19:00. This is a patient...
Location:MA
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in Massachusetts. This role involves inpatient neurosurgery, focusing on rounding with residents, managing patient orders, and facilitating discharges. The schedule includes three 13-hour shifts per week from 6a-7p, with no nights...
Location:MA
Specialty:Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Massachusetts, starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves working three 12-hour day shifts (6:00 - 18:30) and focuses on comprehensive patient care, including H&Ps, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication management, bedside...
Location:MA
Specialty:Plastic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Massachusetts is actively seeking an Oncology Physician Assistant for a dynamic 60-day assignment, commencing Aug 10, 2026. This vital role involves managing new patient consults and follow-ups, operating within an outpatient clinic and infusion center, typically working 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM shifts, and handling a diverse caseload primarily...
Location:MA
Specialty:Oncology - Medical
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.
