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 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves providing care within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, with a schedule of 12-hour in-house shifts, available in either AM or PM. Key responsibilities include procedures such as...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Apr 7, 2026, in VA. This role primarily involves managing post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, with some pre-operative duties and weekend coverage. Shifts are typically 7am-4pm, focusing on patient rounding, medication review, and minor procedures...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 35-day assignment in Connecticut, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves day or night shifts, from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, managing Central Lines, A-Lines, and Dialysis Catheters for patients within a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both shift...
Location:CT
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Apr 20, 2026. This role involves working in an OBGYN clinic from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including responsibilities in robotic surgery for various gynecological and urology cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWorking OBGYN clinicRobotic Surgery...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 70-day assignment starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive women's health services, including well-woman exams, preventive care, breast health screenings, menopause wellness, and various gynecologic procedures, ensuring excellent patient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a skilled Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a dynamic 19-day assignment in North Carolina, commencing Apr 3, 2026. This vital role focuses on patient care within a busy emergency department, where you will manage a diverse range of cases, collaborate closely with available specialty consultants, and respond to emergent...
Location:NC
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Dermatology Physician Assistant for an impactful 60-day assignment in California, commencing Apr 6, 2026. This vital role involves addressing a backlog of outpatient dermatology cases, requiring the ability to comfortably manage a comprehensive range of conditions, including general and medical dermatology, skin lesions, excisions,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning May 18, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of high-acuity cases, requiring proficiency in procedures such as laceration repair, fracture management, and independent urgent care functions. Shifts are typically 10 or 12 hours between 9...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive care within the Plastic Surgery and Burn department, including daily 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM shifts, with one dedicated OR day each week. Key responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Plastic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant - Surgery - Otolaryngology/ENT for a 60-day assignment, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, with a primary focus on follow-up and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck cases. The Physician Assistant will be instrumental in managing all ENT outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
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.