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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Our client in California is seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning May 18, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of high-acuity cases, requiring proficiency in procedures such as laceration repair, fracture management, and independent urgent care functions. Shifts are typically 10 or 12 hours between 9...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client is actively seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a compelling 14-day assignment in NY, commencing Apr 1, 2026. This role involves managing walk-in patients for both urgent and primary care needs during 9-5 shifts, with an anticipated patient volume of approximately three per hour.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide care for walk-in...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 7-day assignment in South Dakota, starting Apr 12, 2026. This role involves providing sole coverage during 24-hour shifts, focusing on rounding on emergency department patients and stabilizing them for transfer.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as the sole provider in the Emergency DepartmentPerform...
Location:SD
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 28-day assignment with our client in NY, starting Jun 8, 2026. This role involves comprehensive ICU coverage, including C lines, intubation, admissions, and vent management, across both day and night shifts.Responsibilities and DutiesManage unassigned admissions and provide comprehensive...
Location:NY
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services in a clinic for employees and their dependents, following an 8-hour day schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care services within an office setting for employees...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in California is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant - Surgery - Otolaryngology/ENT for a 60-day assignment, beginning Mar 30, 2026. This role involves 8a-5p shifts, with a primary focus on follow-up and outpatient visits for ENT/Otolaryngology/Head and Neck cases. The Physician Assistant will be instrumental in managing all ENT outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client in TX is actively seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 168-day assignment, commencing Jun 1, 2026. This vital role involves comprehensive coverage of a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, with a dynamic schedule including shifts from 7 AM to 8 PM on weekdays and 8 AM to 9 PM on weekends. The Physician Assistant...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Our client is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Maryland, starting Apr 18, 2026. This role involves 12-hour night shifts from 7p to 7a, providing comprehensive ICU coverage, performing necessary procedures, and managing a mixed medical/surgical ICU caseload including lines, intubations, and vent management,...
Location:MD
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking an Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in Oregon, starting Mar 1, 2026. This role involves providing care in an urgent care setting, with a schedule of 8am-8pm or 7am-7pm shifts. The Physician Assistant will be comfortable floating between locations within the region and will manage a variety of cases, including in-office...
Location:OR
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join our client's team in Washington for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This opportunity features 8-hour daily shifts, where you will manage a varied caseload, conducting 20-minute clinic appointments encompassing both complex chronic and low acuity cases,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
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.