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 a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 28-day assignment with our client in NY, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive ICU coverage, including C lines, intubation, admissions, and vent management, across both day and night shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesManage unassigned admissions and provide comprehensive...
Location:NY
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services in a clinic for employees and their dependents, following an 8-hour day schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care services within an office setting for employees...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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
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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
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. The role involves a consistent 9am to 5pm schedule with one overnight call per week, focusing on medication distribution during meals and general patient availability for very easy cases.Responsibilities and DutiesResponsible for medication...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Maryland, starting Apr 18, 2026. This role involves 12-hour night shifts from 7p to 7a, providing comprehensive ICU coverage, performing necessary procedures, and managing a mixed medical/surgical ICU caseload including lines, intubations, and vent management,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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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 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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We are seeking a Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This role involves managing pre-operative and post-operative thoracic cases, rounding on patients daily, and covering the thoracic floor during 7a-5p shifts at a specialized thoracic-only surgery center.Responsibilities and DutiesRounding...
Location:CA
Specialty:Thoracic Surgery
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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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.