Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs
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.
What are Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs?
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.
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in Oregon, starting Mar 1, 2026. This role involves providing care in an urgent care setting, with a schedule of 8am-8pm or 7am-7pm shifts. The Physician Assistant will be comfortable floating between locations within the region and will manage a variety of cases, including in-office...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join our client's team in Washington for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This opportunity features 8-hour daily shifts, where you will manage a varied caseload, conducting 20-minute clinic appointments encompassing both complex chronic and low acuity cases,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for an exciting 260-day assignment with our client in California, starting Jul 1, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 4pm-2am, primarily focused on seeing patients for 9 hours out of a 10-hour scheduled shift within a fast-track emergency medicine environment. You will provide excellent...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in New York is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Apr 13, 2026. This role involves 12-hour shifts, either 11am-11pm or 1pm-1am, providing comprehensive urgent care. Responsibilities include sutures, splinting, drainages, general superficial wound care, removal of foreign bodies, joint injections,...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Oregon is actively seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant to join their team for a 24-day assignment, beginning May 1, 2026. This role requires coverage for 7am-7pm shifts. You will be comfortable functioning as the sole provider in an urgent care setting, managing a diverse range of in-office procedures such as incision and...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Wisconsin, commencing Apr 2, 2026. This opportunity is within a private employer-based primary care clinic, focusing on delivering comprehensive outpatient primary care to employees, spouses, and dependents of local school districts. The schedule encompasses various shifts...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiothoracic for a 2-day assignment in Missouri, commencing on Apr 4, 2026. This role involves 12-hour day shifts (6A-6:30P) and focuses on post-operative cardiac care, including removing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, along with care coordination, new and follow-up consults, occasional...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Missouri, commencing May 4, 2026. This role involves 12-hour day shifts focusing on comprehensive post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients within a CTS Stepdown unit. Key responsibilities include removing pacing wires, chest tubes, and drains, along with...
Location:MO
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment starting Feb 23, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive family medicine care in an outpatient clinic, managing a wide scope of cases, and working 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM shifts. You will be instrumental in supporting a rural community, addressing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in Connecticut is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment, beginning Apr 6, 2026. This role requires comfort with both day and night shifts, specifically 7a-7p or 7p-7a, managing acute care patients, and performing procedures such as central lines, A-lines, and dialysis catheter insertions.Responsibilities...
Location:CT
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Physician Assistant Job FAQs
How Much Do Physician Assistants Make?
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.
What is the Job Outlook for Physician Assistants in 2024?
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.
Can New Grads Work Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs?
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.
Do Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs Include Malpractice Insurance?
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.