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 skilled General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 16-day locum tenens assignment in New York, beginning on Sep 1, 2025. This role primarily involves first assisting in the operating room, with shifts from Monday through Friday, 7 am to 3 pm, including one night of call per week. The position demands a professional who is adept in a...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in California starting Jul 17, 2025. This 15-day opportunity requires working weekdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role involves utilizing eClinicalWorks for EMR management and adherence to Family Medicine board certifications.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 13-week locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin, starting Aug 25, 2025. This role involves day shifts, providing primary care to employees and their dependents, ensuring long appointment times and managing a low patient volume.Job DetailsLocation: WisconsinStart Date: Aug 25, 2025LOA: 13 weeksProvider...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 1-day locum tenens assignment in New Jersey, starting on Aug 16, 2025. This urgent care role involves day shifts from 8am to 4pm, where the provider will handle duties including COVID-19 care and must be proficient in suturing and splinting. The position requires seeing all patients before...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client is seeking a Gynecological Oncology Physician Assistant for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity commences on Oct 13, 2025, with a Monday-Friday, 8a-5p schedule. The ideal candidate will manage complex patient cases in a dynamic clinical setting, leveraging their specialized skills in Gynecological Oncology. Proficiency...
Location:CA
Specialty:Gynecological Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Neurological Surgery Nurse Practitioner for a 64-day locum tenens assignment in Wisconsin. This opportunity begins on Oct 13, 2025, and involves a schedule of 4 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with a 1:6 night and weekend call rotation. The role primarily encompasses responsibilities in the OR and some patient rounding.Job...
Location:WI
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in Nevada, beginning on Jul 28, 2025. This full-time role requires managing general Family Practice cases and procedures from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.Job DetailsLocation: NevadaStart Date: Jul 28, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type Needed: Family Practice Physician...
Location:NV
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a skilled Family Physician Assistant for a short-term locum tenens assignment in California, starting on Jul 17, 2025. This position requires the provider to work day shifts from 9:00am to 6:00pm, primarily focusing on family medicine. The assignment will last for 4 days, ending on Aug 1, 2025.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Oct 1, 2025. This night shift role, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 AM on a 7-on/7-off schedule, involves critical care duties in a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU and step-down unit.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Oct 1, 2025LOA:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a qualified General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 42-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This role commences on Sep 15, 2025, and involves providing first assist services during 5-7 12-hour in-house night shifts per month. This position requires proficiency in Cerner EMR, with responsibilities including 24-hour in-house shifts...
Location:MD
Specialty:General Surgery
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.