Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Texas
Looking for physician assistant jobs in Texas? 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 Texas? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Texas here.
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We are seeking an experienced Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Texas, starting Nov 3, 2025. This role features a Monday-Friday day schedule with on-call duties every other week, supporting workplace health through basic physicals and injury care.Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Nov 3, 2025LOA: 80...
Location:TX
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Barton is seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity starts as early as Dec 8, 2025, and covers day and evening shifts with a mix of weekdays and weekends in a PICU setting. The role involves managing post-operative pediatric patients and requires experience in pediatric...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Barton is seeking a Physician Assistant specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins Jan 5, 2026, and has a mix of 13 hour day/night shifts for 8-14 days per month. The selected locum will be handling PICU coverage, physicals, illnesses, and other critical care cases. There is...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Texas 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 Texas?
In Texas, the average PA salary is $134,780 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Texas?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Texas 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 Continuing Medical Education requirements for physician assistants in Texas?
In Texas, physician assistants are required to complete 40 continuing education (CE) hours every two years to renew their license.
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.
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.