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 seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment with our client in Missouri, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves 0600-1830 shifts, covering both operating room and clinic duties, with a strong focus on endovascular vein harvesting proficiency, assisting in ECMO cannulations, and managing pre...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Missouri is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment, commencing Aug 31, 2026. This role involves managing approximately 15 patient encounters per shift in the ED during 11a-11p shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide emergency medicine servicesManage approximately 15 patient encounters per shift in a...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a 64-day assignment in Missouri, starting Jul 13, 2026. This role involves 12-hour day shifts, focusing on neuro ICU duties, including rounding on a unit, and performing c-lines and a-lines.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide care within the neuro ICU.Round on patients in a Neuro ICU.Perform...
Location:MO
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 35-day assignment with our client in Missouri, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This vital role focuses on comprehensive patient management during night shifts, encompassing essential documentation, meticulous pre and post-operative care, and direct oversight of patients within the CTICU...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 168-day assignment with our client in MO, commencing Jul 6, 2026. This locum tenens opportunity involves night shifts from 1830-0700, focusing on patient documentation, managing pre and post-operative care, supporting ECMO, and overseeing responsibilities within the floor and CTICU.Responsibilities...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
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.
