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Our client in West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 42-day assignment, commencing Sep 7, 2026. This vital role involves providing primary coverage during 7P - 7A shifts, where you will manage admissions, consults, and a patient census of 12-16 within a critical care environment.Responsibilities and DutiesServe...
Location:WV
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in West Virginia is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment, commencing Oct 5, 2026. This position offers varying shift schedules and focuses on the assessment and management of critically ill patients within medical, neuro, and cardiac ICU settings. Responsibilities also include central line and arterial...
Location:WV
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Neonatology Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment starting Sep 1, 2026. This full-time role involves Monday through Sunday shifts, including day and call coverage. You will manage 8-10 patients daily, with night call responsibilities, performing advanced procedures like chest tube insertion,...
Location:WV
Specialty:Neonatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in West Virginia is seeking a dedicated Neonatology Physician Assistant for a full-time, 42-day locum tenens assignment, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This critical role involves managing 8-10 patients daily within a children's hospital neonatal intensive care unit, including night call responsibilities. Candidates should be prepared for flexible...
Location:WV
Specialty:Neonatology
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 West Virginia, the average PA salary is $121,790 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In West Virginia, PAs have full practice authority.
In West Virginia, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours during each two-year license renewal cycle.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
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.
