Looking for physician assistant jobs in Missouri? 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 actively seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 98-day locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This role starts on Oct 20, 2025, requiring a commitment to a flexible schedule of 12-hour shifts, structured as 7 days on followed by 7 days off. The successful candidate will be integral to both OR and clinic settings,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Missouri. This 100-day opportunity starts on Aug 25, 2025, and involves night shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM, three to four days per week. The role requires experience with bone marrow transplants and biopsies, as well as stem cell infusions, and includes duties such...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
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 Missouri, the average PA salary is $128,280 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs can perform duties delegated by their collaborating physician. This physician must be immediately available for consultation, except in emergency situations. In general, PAs in Missouri have moderate practice authority. Moderate authority refers to the fact that state law requires additional administrative burdens. This impacts the practice environment and limits the PA.
Physician assistants (PAs) in Missouri must complete 50 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years to renew their license. This requirement ensures PAs stay up-to-date on medical knowledge and best practices. PAs can earn CE hours through conferences, workshops, online courses, and self-study activities. The CE requirement is crucial in ensuring PAs provide high-quality patient care and improve patient outcomes.
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.