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 experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Texas. This opportunity begins on Feb 5, 2026, offering 8 and 12 hour shifts from Wednesday through Sunday, totaling 36-46 hours per week. The provider must be ready to manage all urgent care cases as the sole clinician and is expected to close charts...
Location:TX
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 68-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, and offers a blend of mostly OR work with some ICU floor responsibilities. The schedule features three 12-hour shifts per week, with additional call requirements on nights and weekends.Job...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Arizona. This opportunity begins on Mar 16, 2026, with day shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The role is based in an outpatient IHS clinic that receives a high volume of walk-in patients due to the nearest emergency room being 50 minutes away.Job...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 91-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Jan 1, 2026. This opportunity features 10-hour midlevel shifts from 11 AM to 9 PM, providing autonomous patient care with on-site physician support in a dynamic emergency department environment.Job DetailsLocation: MichiganFacility...
Location:MI
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 119-day locum tenens assignment in Michigan, starting Feb 2, 2026. This role involves caring for all ages in a primary care setting, with weekday shifts (no Thursdays) and one day of online training prior to start. The schedule allows for a balanced workweek, ideal for experienced PAs seeking...
Location:MI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Feb 23, 2026. This role offers Monday through Friday day shifts, typically 7am-5pm, with one weekend per month. The assignment is based in one of the few thoracic-only surgery centers in the state and focuses exclusively on lung and chest...
Location:CA
Specialty:Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Montana. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, with day shifts from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will provide both family practice and urgent care services in an outpatient setting, with a strong background in tribal...
Location:MT
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 10-day locum tenens assignment in North Dakota. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, and features day shifts from 8am to 6pm with a schedule spanning select dates in March. The assignment focuses on providing high-quality urgent care services in a dynamic clinical environment.Job...
Location:ND
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 8-week locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Feb 2, 2026, with day shifts on Mondays and Wednesdays, providing care for all ages in a factory onsite clinic. The role encompasses both primary care and minimal work comp cases, with a focus on minor procedures...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Pediatrics Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in MA. This position begins on Feb 23, 2026, offering Monday through Friday day shifts (8am–5pm) in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will have previous pediatric and newborn experience, as well as at least two years in family medicine, community...
Location:MA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.