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 skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Emergency Medicine for a locum tenens position in Wisconsin. This 10-day assignment starts on 07/14/2025, with ongoing sporadic dates needed. The role involves working 12-hour shifts in a Critical Access Hospital setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing patient flow, triaging...
Location:WI
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Wellhart is seeking a Physician Assistant - Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Pennsylvania. This 56-day assignment runs from July to November, with a possible extension, starting on 07/01/2025. The schedule is 7 days on, 7 days off, working 7 am to 7 pm shifts. This Adult Trauma Center requires experience in rounding, admissions,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Wellhart is seeking a Physician Assistant - Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Pennsylvania. This 62-day assignment begins on 07/01/2025, with a flexible schedule of 4-7 night shifts per week from 7 pm to 7 am. This Adult Trauma Center requires experience in rounding, admissions, discharges, intubations, and various procedures. The...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job DetailsLocation: Georgia Start Date: Late MaySchedule: 9a - 7p and 4p - 2a shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• BLS and ACLS certifications• Board certifiedApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance...
Location:GA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A multi-specialty clinic in New York is seeking a skilled Pediatric Physician Assistant for a 200-day locum tenens assignment starting in early to mid-August 2025, covering the entire 2025-2026 school year through June 2026. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive pediatric care in a school-based setting, working 2-3 days per week from 8:00...
Location:NY
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
A multi-specialty clinic in California is seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment starting 05/27/2025. The ideal candidate will manage a family practice clinic, working Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This role requires experience in treating patients of all ages and proficiency with...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 72-day locum tenens assignment at a hospital in Washington, starting 06/16/2025. This opportunity requires coverage for 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, with 10 hours of patient-facing time and 2 hours for administrative tasks. The work schedule is from 10 AM to 6 PM. The ideal candidate...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a multi-specialty clinic in California, starting 06/09/2025. This opportunity requires coverage Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, with 36 hours of patient care and 4 hours of administrative time per week. The ideal candidate will be comfortable...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a licensed Physician Assistant specializing in Urgent Care for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-Specialty Clinic in California. Starting 06/02/2025, this role requires expertise in managing urgent care walk-ins, with an average of 3.5 patients per hour. The schedule includes split shifts between two locations on Monday,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 16-day locum tenens assignment at a Clinic in New Mexico, starting 06/30/2025. The ideal candidate will work varying 8-hour shifts across Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services, including management of acute and...
Location:NM
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.