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.
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in California. This opportunity offers a 20-day assignment starting on September 1, 2025, with a work schedule of Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will provide full-scope primary care services to patients of all ages, with a focus...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Urgent Care for a locum tenens position in Oklahoma through Barton Associates. This 120-day assignment begins on 08/04/2025, with flexible scheduling options. The ideal candidate will provide a range of services including sick visits, preventative care, immunizations, and possible laceration...
Location:OK
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in California through Barton Associates. This 58-day assignment begins on 07/14/2025, at a Multi-Specialty Clinic. The ideal candidate will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (flexible 8-hour shifts), with days off for the 4th of July and Labor Day....
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton Associates is seeking a Cardiology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Colorado. This 63-day assignment at a hospital begins on 08/04/2025, with a schedule of Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and one Saturday per month. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient care, including morning hospital rounds and consults, afternoon...
Location:CO
Specialty:Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Family Practice for a locum tenens position at a Hospital in Oregon. This 60-day assignment begins on 08/25/2025, with a potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing comprehensive primary care, including treating common illnesses, managing minor injuries, and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a qualified Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 8-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin starting in early June 2025 covering night shifts, 6:30 PM - 7 AM. This role involves providing patient care within an Emergency Room setting, specifically handling 8-10 acute care patients per night with minor cases and little to no trauma. Additionally,...
Location:WI
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A multi-specialty clinic in California is seeking a skilled OB/GYN Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment. Starting on 06/10/2025, this role requires working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with two Saturdays per month from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (compensated with a weekday off). The ideal candidate will be comfortable...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant is sought for an 80-day locum tenens assignment at a clinic in Washington state. Starting on 12/01/2025, this opportunity offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule, 8 hours per day from 8 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a variety of primary care cases, including cold, cough,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a Clinic in Illinois. This 42-day assignment offers night shifts, starting on 07/28/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working 7p-7a or 9p-7a shifts, with 10-14 shifts available per month. This role involves providing nocturnist...
Location:IL
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton Associates is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position in Indiana. This 120-day assignment begins on 07/07/2025, with a potential for extension. The provider will work full-time with varying schedules: Monday and Wednesday from 8 AM to 7 PM (expected to work late one of these days), and Tuesday, Thursday, and...
Location:IN
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.