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.
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client, a multi-specialty clinic, is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early October. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling physicals, women's health, prenatal care, blood draws, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your new job is waiting in Illinois! Our client is looking for a physician assistant - hospitalist to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour shifts (7a - 7p) with a 7 on/7 off rotation. The selected locum will be handling rounds and general hospitalist cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Cross Maryland off your bucket list with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in emergency medicine to begin coverage in early January 2025. Hours include 9-10 hour shifts. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Contact us or apply today to learn more!
Location:MD
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Ever wanted to visit Oregon? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in hematology/oncology to begin coverage in late August. Hours include 7:30a - 5:30p shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling follow ups, tumors, and general hem/onc cases. This facility uses Epic. Interested to learn more? Apply today!
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
The Beaver State of Oregon is the home of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early September. Hours include a mix of 8a - 5p and 10a - 7p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, diabetes, covid, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Learn more by applying today!
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Pennsylvania is the site of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in trauma surgery to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6a). The selected locum will be handling rounds, consults, emergencies, and general trauma surgery cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:PA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Connecticut! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early September. Hours include 8a - 4p shifts. The selected locum will be handling nose bleeds, falls, knee scrapes, and other family medicine cases. Learn more by applying today!
Location:CT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Cross California off your bucket list with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in internal medicine to begin coverage in late August. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of internal medicine cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses eClinicalWorks. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in urgent care to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour shifts (9a - 9p). The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, injuries, ear infections, and other urgent care cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your new job is waiting in Oregon! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early December. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, covid, diabetes, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
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.