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 licensed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a full-time locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Jan 26, 2026, and spans 120 days, offering day shifts Monday through Friday with regular in-house hours and rotating night and weekend call from home.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Washington. This 80-day opportunity begins Jan 12, 2026, with day shifts Monday through Friday and one Saturday per month. Candidates must have a minimum of two years post-residency experience, particularly with newborns, and prior community health center...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 24-day locum tenens assignment in Florida. This opportunity begins on Nov 21, 2025, and features 24-hour call shifts with daytime rounding, including coverage of CVICU and telemetry patients post cardiac surgery. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of first assist...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in California. This 120-day opportunity begins on Dec 1, 2025, and offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves comprehensive outpatient clinic duties in a rural setting, managing a wide variety of patient cases.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 25-day locum tenens assignment in California beginning Dec 1, 2025. This role covers outpatient pediatrics with a Monday through Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The position is ideal for a professional experienced in pediatric care who can manage fluctuating patient volumes and collaborate in a supportive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 80-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, starting Jan 5, 2026. This role offers a Monday to Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the possibility of one Saturday per month. Candidates must bring a strong background in community health centers and proficiency in caring...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for a 52-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Dec 29, 2025, and features weekday 8-hour clinic shifts, Monday through Friday, with exact shift times determined upon assignment award. Candidates must have DOT certification and BLS at the time of submission.Job...
Location:WI
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 3-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Dec 22, 2025, and features day shifts with an established team, including one physician, multiple advanced practice providers, and nursing staff. Candidates must have recent urgent care experience and hold current...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota. This opportunity begins on Dec 26, 2025, with an 8 am to 5 pm schedule. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in a Primary Care or Urgent Care outpatient setting and is board certified in Family Medicine.Job DetailsLocation: MinnesotaStart...
Location:MN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Dec 8, 2025. This role offers a Monday through Friday schedule, 8am to 5pm, serving a diverse patient population and providing care in a dynamic outpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Dec 8, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider...
Location:CA
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.