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North Carolina Physician Assistant Job FAQs

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 North Carolina, the average PA salary is $123,860 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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.

In North Carolina, PAs are required to fulfill 50 CE hours every two years.

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.

The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.

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