Looking for physician assistant jobs in Oregon? 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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Our client in Oregon is actively seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join their team for a 24-day assignment, beginning May 1, 2026. This role requires coverage for 7am-7pm shifts. You will be comfortable functioning as the sole provider in an urgent care setting, managing a diverse range of in-office procedures such as incision and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join their team for a 130-day assignment. This crucial role begins on Apr 13, 2026, and involves working 7a-6p. You will be instrumental in providing comprehensive patient care, managing a variety of cases including diabetes, hyper extension, flu, and stabilization patients.Responsibilities...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in Oregon, starting Mar 1, 2026. This role involves providing care in an urgent care setting, with a schedule of 8am-8pm or 7am-7pm shifts. The Physician Assistant will be comfortable floating between locations within the region and will manage a variety of cases, including in-office...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Oregon is seeking a dedicated Orthopedics Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting May 18, 2026. This role involves comprehensive orthopedic evaluation and management in both clinic and inpatient settings, conducting thorough patient assessments, and actively assisting orthopedic surgeons in the operating room during standard...
Location:OR
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Oregon, starting Apr 6, 2026. This role involves four 10-hour shifts, focusing on primary care walk-in cases and urgent care, with a hybrid emphasis on both urgent care and family practice for primarily adult patients. The successful candidate will manage 3-4 patients per...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
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 Oregon, the average PA salary is $141,810 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs in Oregon must have a collaboration agreement with a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Oregon 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 Oregon, physician assistants must complete 60 Continuing Education (CE) hours every two years to renew their licenses.
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.