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 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 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 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 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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We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 50-day locum tenens assignment in New Mexico. This opportunity starts on Feb 9, 2026, and offers 8- or 12-hour swing shifts, with schedules including 11a–11p and 4p–12a. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in emergency medicine and recent relevant experience.Job...
Location:NM
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Surgery Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in New York beginning on Mar 2, 2026. This 48-day opportunity features flexible 12 or 24-hour shifts, including both day and night schedules, and requires strong transvaginal ultrasound skills and experience with GYN cases. The position includes first assist responsibilities...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Neurological Physician Assistant for a 56-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity begins on Jan 12, 2026, with a 7a-7p or 7p-7a schedule, operating on a 7 on, 7 off rotation. The assignment features multiple scheduled blocks through April, making it an ideal fit for Physician Assistants...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Obstetrics/Gynecology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity starts on Jan 5, 2026, runs for 155 days, and offers flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday, with varied clinic hours. The Physician Assistant will join a well-supported team focused on procedures and patient consults,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Obstetrics/Gynecology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an experienced Gastroenterology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Illinois. This opportunity starts on Dec 1, 2025, and spans 120 days, offering a flexible schedule with 8am-6pm shifts and a preferred 7 on 7 off rotation. Join a collaborative team to provide pre-op and post-op inpatient care, including rounding, consults,...
Location:IL
Specialty:Gastroenterology
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.