Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in New York
Looking for physician assistant jobs in New York? 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 Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in New York beginning on Mar 2, 2026. This 48-day opportunity features flexible 12 or 24-hour shifts, including both day and night schedules, and requires strong transvaginal ultrasound skills and experience with GYN cases. The position includes first assist responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in New York, beginning Jan 2, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts with flexibility for both day (7a-7p) and night (7p-7a) coverage, depending on the hospital's needs. The assignment focuses on inpatient medicine admissions and managing a broad range of medical...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants for a locum tenens assignment in New York. This 10-day opportunity begins Jan 2, 2026, and offers a mix of 12-hour day and night shifts covering an emergency room extension. Flexibility to rotate between day and night shifts is required.Job DetailsLocation: New YorkStart Date: Jan 2,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in New York, starting Jan 2, 2026. This opportunity features 12-hour shifts with a mix of days and nights; flexibility to cover any assigned shift is essential. The assignment involves procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, and hernia...
Location:NY
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Surgery Physician Assistant with experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and offers a flexible schedule with day and night 12-hour shifts, as well as optional weekend coverage. Candidates should be board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology,...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Internal Medicine Physician Assistant for a 20-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity begins on Dec 19, 2025, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 9 am to 6 pm and no call or weekend responsibilities. The assignment focuses on providing follow-up and initial visits to bridge coverage between permanent staff.Job...
Location:NY
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology
We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 125-day locum tenens assignment in New York. This opportunity starts on Oct 27, 2025, and offers a full-time Monday through Friday clinic schedule with day shifts from 8 am to 5 pm. The role is ideal for a provider with experience in hematology and oncology who is ready to contribute to...
Location:NY
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
New York Physician Assistant Job FAQs
What are Locum Tenens physician assistant jobs?
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.
How much does a physician assistant make in New York?
In New York, the average PA salary is $138,410 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in New York?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in New York 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.
What are the CE requirements for physician assistants in New York?
New York does not have CE for PAs. However, New York does require all PAs to complete infection control training from approved sources every four years, along with the recently updated Child Abuse Identification and Reporting (CAIR) training by April 1st, 2025.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
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.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.