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 is actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 50-day assignment in California, commencing on Sep 7, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive primary care services across two skilled nursing facilities, with flexible daily shifts lasting 6-7 hours, typically scheduled between 7 am and 7 pm.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant to begin a 14-day assignment on Sep 5, 2026. The role involves managing urgent care cases, including COVID-related care, with requirements for suturing and splinting. Shifts are scheduled from 8 AM to 4 PM, but providers must ensure all patients are seen, which may extend the...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Nov 16, 2026. The client requires a provider capable of standard 5-day shifts and night shifts. Responsibilities include endoscopic vein harvesting, first assisting in various cardiac procedures like CABG’s, robotic cases, open and...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 56-day assignment in North Carolina, starting Nov 2, 2026. The role involves collaborating closely with CT and Vascular Surgeons on 7a-3/4p shifts, managing a diverse range of surgical cases, and potentially mentoring new advanced practice providers.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in MA, starting Nov 2, 2026. This 120-day assignment involves working a 7a-4p schedule, where you will manage the physical health, acute medical issues, and chronic co-morbidities of psychiatric patients.Responsibilities and DutiesManage the physical health, acute medical...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in New York is seeking a dedicated Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 39-day assignment starting Jan 1, 2027. This role involves covering 13 shifts per month in the ICU and IMCU, with a mix of day and night shifts, focusing on patient care and managing consults in a dynamic environment.Responsibilities and DutiesCover 13 am/pm...
Location:NY
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Vascular for a 90-day assignment starting Sep 7, 2026, in Ohio. This role involves 10-hour day shifts, occasional evening call, and a 1:4 weekend call rotation, where you will first assist in 2-6 surgeries daily, round on 10-20 inpatients, and perform a variety of vascular procedures...
Location:OH
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day assignment in Illinois, commencing Nov 9, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday, 40-hour work week, with potential for a rotating call schedule one week per month. Responsibilities include OR first assisting, vein harvesting, ICU, OR, and Step Down unit...
Location:IL
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 42-day assignment in Texas, commencing Nov 9, 2026. The chosen candidate will primarily work night shifts, providing essential APP coverage in an open ICU setting and managing an average of 1-3 night admissions, collaborating closely with a physician on call.Responsibilities and DutiesWork...
Location:TX
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 1-day assignment in California, commencing Sep 25, 2026. This role involves working 8-hour shifts, focusing on primary care, occupational medicine cases, labs, and acute care for short-term treatment. Our client is seeking a professional to provide comprehensive care within their facility.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
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.
