Looking for physician assistant jobs? 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.
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.
Our client in Missouri is actively seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment beginning Dec 1, 2026. This role entails working 6p-6a shifts, where you will round with physicians, manage a patient panel, handle emergency room consults, and document progress notes. The position involves supporting patients frequently admitted...
Location:MO
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for our client in Ohio, starting Aug 31, 2026. This 48-day assignment involves 12-hour night call or day rounding shifts, with the Physician Assistant primarily managing routine cardiothoracic cases including CABG, valves, complex aorta, lobectomy cases, VATS, and endoscopic...
Location:OH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Aug 26, 2026. This role involves providing high-volume urgent care for adult and pediatric patients (6 months and up) as the sole provider, with typical shifts being 12 hours on weekdays and 8 hours on weekends. Key duties include performing minor procedures...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking a dedicated Dermatology Physician Assistant for a 24-day assignment in Florida, commencing Sep 14, 2026. This role involves working shifts from 8 AM to 6 PM, providing comprehensive care across a range of dermatological conditions. You will manage cases such as biopsies, punch and freeze procedures, cancer diagnoses, psoriasis,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Neurocritical Care Physician Assistant for a 91-day assignment in North Carolina, beginning Dec 26, 2026. This role involves providing critical care within a trauma center's Neuroscience ICU service, with a schedule of 12-hour shifts (7a-7p and 7p-7a) to ensure comprehensive 24/7 patient care. You will collaborate closely...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurocritical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment in Oregon, commencing Aug 12, 2026. This full-time role involves working Monday through Friday, 8am – 7pm, with an option for four 10-hour shifts. The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive family medicine care, managing both walk-in and scheduled patients,...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 27-day assignment in Missouri, starting Sep 8, 2026. This role involves 0600-1830 shifts with a mix of OR and clinic responsibilities. The Physician Assistant will primarily assist in cardiovascular and thoracic surgical cases, including endovascular vein harvesting (EVH),...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Sep 14, 2026. This role involves consistent daytime shifts (8-5) within a very busy clinic that primarily serves Spanish-speaking and Medical/Medicaid patients, focusing on bread and butter primary care duties.Responsibilities and DutiesManage...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in PA, starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves 7:30am - 4pm shifts, focusing on daily infirmary rounds, sick calls, physicals, and comprehensive patient care for general medical cases.Responsibilities and DutiesConduct daily infirmary rounds and restricted housing...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant specializing in Women and Adolescent Health for a 60-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Sep 14, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm schedule, providing essential care for women and adolescents, including pregnancy consultations, birth control, vaginal health, and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
PAs earn an average salary of $134,000 per year, according to Medscape.
Locum tenens physician assistants earn between $75 and $150 an hour, depending on a variety of factors relating to the assignment, facility, and the experience of the physician assistant.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032. This number is significantly higher than the three percent growth projection for all occupations. U.S. News and World Report listed physician assistant as the number two most in-demand job across occupations for 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some PA jobs require specific experience, others are open to physician assistants who meet all job qualifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new PA graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your experience and skill set.
Check out our tips for finding work as a new physician assistant grad.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all physician assistants who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our PA malpractice insurance here.
