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 Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in New Hampshire. This role involves night shifts from 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM, focusing on critical care patients and performing essential special procedures such as a-line insertions, intubations, central line placements, and comprehensive ventilator management.Responsibilities...
Location:NH
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 100-day assignment in Illinois. This full-time role involves working as a crisis worker within the Emergency Department, with shifts spanning 8a-8p and 5p-5a, requiring availability on nights and weekends. The Physician Assistant will manage a diverse patient population, including adults,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for an exciting 30-day assignment in Florida. The role involves managing illnesses, treating injuries, applying splints, performing sutures, and prescribing medications for patients of all ages during shifts from 1pm to 9pm.Responsibilities and DutiesManage illness casesTreat various injuriesApply...
Location:FL
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 15-day assignment in California. The role involves covering an outpatient family practice with shifts typically from 8a-5p or 9a-6p, managing a fluctuating patient volume, and providing comprehensive care for scheduled and walk-in patients.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive care...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Urology for a 120-day assignment with our client in Indiana. This role involves 8-5 shifts focusing on inpatient rounding, providing emergency department call coverage, and managing trauma cases within a urology setting.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform inpatient roundingProvide emergency department...
Location:IN
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a focused 1-day assignment in California. The schedule for this role is 10 AM to 2 PM, primarily involving the administration of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to patients.Responsibilities and DutiesAdminister flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.Ensure consent forms are thoroughly completed...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 70-day assignment in California. The schedule will involve providing comprehensive women's health services, including annual well-woman exams, preventive gynecologic visits, breast health screenings, contraception counseling, and managing menstrual and hormonal concerns. Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an impactful 48-day assignment in Oregon. The schedule for this role is 8am-6pm, where you will manage a diverse patient load focused on routine check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illnesses. Our client requires a professional comfortable working as the...
Location:OR
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment with our client in Michigan. The schedule involves working Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, every other week. This role focuses on essential patient care including prenatal care, post partum assessment, contraception counseling, wellness exams, and managing ovarian...
Location:MI
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 12-day assignment in North Carolina. This role involves delivering comprehensive general primary care and occupational health services for an onsite factory, managing both acute and chronic cases, and performing structured shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general primary care...
Location:NC
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.
