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.
Our client in Maine is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment. This role involves covering an outpatient clinic from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday, focusing on timely charting and effective collaboration with support staff to provide high-quality patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 28-day assignment in NM. This role involves a 7 on/7 off schedule, typically covering 12-hour shifts for either days or nights. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive inpatient care for all neurosurgery cases, with opportunities for float and holiday coverage as needed.Responsibilities...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an inpatient locum tenens opportunity in Ohio. This role offers a flexible start date for a 60-day assignment, with full-time hours preferred Monday through Saturday. The Physician Assistant will be responsible for providing comprehensive direct patient care, evaluating outcomes, conducting...
Location:OH
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for an impactful 65-day assignment in Ohio. This role involves Monday-Friday shifts with occasional night and weekend call, focusing on crucial responsibilities such as daily rounding and managing routine cardiothoracic cases including CABG, valve procedures, and...
Location:OH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 72-day assignment in Ohio. This full-time role encompasses 12-hour day shifts, approximately 24 shifts per month (6am-6pm). The clinician will focus on rounding and admissions for general inpatient pediatric patients, managing conditions like asthma, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis,...
Location:OH
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Surgery - Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 20-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting Dec 1, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule with a potential call rotation. Responsibilities include examining patients, formulating diagnoses, developing treatment plans, performing technical, clinical, and surgical...
Location:WI
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Indiana seeks a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule, with hours varying between 8am-5pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, and 10am-7pm on Tue, Thu. You will provide comprehensive care, including medication management, patient education, and referrals, while contributing to continuity...
Location:IN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 45-day assignment in California. This role involves a mix of primary care visits across all age groups, managing an average of 14-18 patients per day, Monday through Friday with flexible 8-hour shifts between 8 AM and 5 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform physicals and preventative health...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in California. This role involves working Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on general outpatient primary care, including IUD insertion/removal and well-woman care. Join our client's team and contribute to delivering essential healthcare services.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for an immediate start upon credentialing in California. This 60-day assignment involves a schedule of 30-40 hours per week, including weekend availability, with shifts from 10:45 AM to 9:15 PM. The successful candidate will be working independently on typical urgent care cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWork...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
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.
