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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Texas is the site of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in urgent care to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 6p shifts. The selected locum will be handling burns, injuries, eye debris, ear checks, and other urgent care cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your new job is waiting in Texas! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in pediatric critical care medicine to begin coverage in early October. Hours include 13 hour shifts for 6-9 days per month. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of critical care cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Interested to learn more? Apply today!
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
Ever wanted to visit Texas? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant - hospitalist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour shifts (7a - 7p). The selected locum will be handling rounds, admissions, discharges, and general hospitalist cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Meditech EHR. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:TX
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Texas! Our client, a clinic, is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late August. Hours include 9a - 6p and other similar shifts. The selected locum will be handling mole removals, cysts, ingrown toenails, and other family medicine cases. This facility uses Epic. Learn more by applying today!
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Texas! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses eClinicalWorks. Find out more by applying today!
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Ever wanted to visit Texas? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 4p shifts for 3 days per week. The selected locum will be handling IVs, med refills, x-rays, geriatric care, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses eClinicalWorks. Find out more by applying today!
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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A Texas-based clinic is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 92-day locum tenens assignment beginning in August. The position requires working Monday through Friday, 7 am to 4:30 pm, for a 40-hour week. The assignment spans specific dates from August 12 to December 6, 2024. The role involves providing general primary care, chronic care, and acute care management for employees at a business. Many consultations will be conducted via video and telephone for remote employees, but the provider must be on-site. Responsibilities include managing chronic and acute cases, with the possibility of performing minor procedures such as mole removal and cyst treatment. The facility uses Epic EMR. Interested physician assistants should apply now to learn more about this extensive assignment.
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Ready for a new locum assignment? Our client, an urgent care facility in TX needs a locum tenens Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment starting ASAP. The selected locum will be expected to cover the 8am-7pm shifts on Friday and Saturday, performing various procedures including foreign body removal, abscess drainage, splinting, stitches, and more. This facility uses Docutap. There is the possibility to extend beyond the 2 days if interested. Apply now for details.
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Hospitalist
Ever wanted to visit Texas? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant - hospitalist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour shifts (7a - 7p). The selected locum will be handling rounds, admissions, discharges, and other hospitalist cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Meditech EHR. Interested to learn more? Apply today!
Location:TX
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - General Surgery
Texas is the site of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in general surgery to begin coverage in late July. Hours include 6:45a - 5:15p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of general surgery cases and procedures. This facility uses Epic. Apply today to learn more!
Location:TX
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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.