Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in North Carolina
Looking for physician assistant jobs in North Carolina? 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.
What’s it like to work as a physician assistant in North Carolina? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in North Carolina here.
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join our client in North Carolina for a 60-day assignment starting Mar 11, 2026. This role involves working autonomously in a fast-paced urgent care setting, handling 12-hour shifts during the week and weekends, and seeing over 40 patients per shift. Responsibilities include managing a diverse range...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in NC is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 20-day assignment beginning Mar 9, 2026. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive urgent care to both adult and pediatric patients, including a variety of procedures such as Incision and Drainage (I&D), laceration repair, and ear irrigation.Responsibilities and...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client is actively seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This role involves 7a-7p shifts, focusing on trauma, managing admissions and discharges, performing consultations, and offering OR first assist duties if desired.Responsibilities and DutiesHandle trauma casesManage...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 7p-7a, primarily focusing on admissions, discharges, consultations, and offering the opportunity for OR first assist.Responsibilities and DutiesAdmissions/DischargesConsultationsOR...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 4-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, starting May 8, 2026. This role involves providing critical care within a hospital emergency department, and a newly renovated minor emergency section. The ideal candidate will commit to six to twelve 12-hour shifts per month.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Jun 18, 2026. This role involves seeing and treating urgent care patients of all ages as a sole provider, performing various minor procedures. The ideal candidate will be experienced in high-volume patient care and comfortable with independent practice.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina, commencing Apr 13, 2026. This critical role involves providing comprehensive general primary care, including managing acute and chronic cases, coughs/flus, hypertension, diabetes, and conducting physicals, all within 11-hour...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are actively seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a dynamic 19-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Apr 3, 2026. This vital role focuses on patient care within a busy emergency department, where you will manage a diverse range of cases, collaborate closely with available specialty consultants, and respond to emergent...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Mar 9, 2026. The Physician Assistant will be integral to delivering primary care for children and adults, gynecological and prenatal care, and various screenings and immunizations. The schedule primarily involves Monday through Friday shifts, focusing...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Apr 6, 2026, in North Carolina. This critical role involves working daily 8a-8p shifts at an urgent care center, providing comprehensive care to adult and pediatric patients. You will be responsible for a variety of procedures, including I&D, lac repair, and ear irrigation,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the average PA salary is $123,860 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in North Carolina?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in North Carolina 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.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, PAs are required to fulfill 50 CE hours every two years.
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.