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 an experienced Family Practice Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in Indiana. This 45-day opportunity starts on Oct 13, 2025, and features a 35-hour workweek across Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with no Thursday shifts. The provider will manage general primary care cases to support the onsite health needs of a factory...
Location:IN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a qualified Occupational Medicine Physician Assistant for an 8-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This role commences on Oct 27, 2025, and involves day shifts from 7 am to 3 pm, Monday through Wednesday. The provider will focus on injury care, drug screens, and non-DOT physicals, playing a crucial role in our client's healthcare...
Location:OR
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Physician Assistant for a 96-day locum tenens assignment in Maine, beginning on Oct 28, 2025. The role involves four ten-hour shifts from Tuesday to Friday, primarily focusing on outpatient primary care across diverse patient populations.Job DetailsLocation: MaineStart Date: Oct 28, 2025LOA: 96 daysProvider Type Needed: Family...
Location:ME
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a single-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role, starting on Oct 16, 2025, involves conducting skin cancer screenings, identifying suspicious moles or lesions, and providing referrals. Each screening is designed to be approximately 10 minutes long, with shift hours from 9 AM...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Virginia. This assignment offers multiple coverage periods starting 10/17/2025, with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with CABG and SAVR procedures, typically performing two...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in New Mexico. This role commences on Oct 25, 2025, with a 24-week assignment at a Trauma Center, operating on a 7on7off schedule, primarily from 6 PM to 6 AM. The position requires managing both adult and pediatric patients, focusing predominantly on...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Oncology Physician Assistant for a 75-day locum tenens assignment in Georgia. This vital role begins on Nov 3, 2025, focusing on pediatric leukemia and lymphoma cases. The selected candidate will work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM, managing approximately 20 patients on the service.Job DetailsLocation: GeorgiaStart...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pediatric Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant to join our team in Missouri for a 78-day locum tenens assignment starting early November 2025. This role involves three 12-hour day shifts per week, including some weekends, with shift hours primarily from 9 AM to 9 PM or 1 PM to 1 AM.Job DetailsLocation: MissouriStart Date: Nov 3, 2025LOA: 78...
Location:MO
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 48-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This role begins on Nov 24, 2025, and features a schedule of 4 10-hour shifts per week. The Physician Assistant will handle urgent care cases, including acute illnesses, minor injuries, and basic procedures.Job DetailsLocation: OregonStart Date:...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, beginning Sep 15, 2025. The role primarily involves scheduled visits with occasional walk-ins for acute symptoms, operating Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.Job DetailsLocation: CaliforniaStart Date: Sep 15, 2025LOA: 60 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
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.