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 licensed Urgent Care Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Idaho. This opportunity begins on Aug 11, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The professional will manage general urgent care cases, handling approximately 15 patients per day. This position requires proficiency in Athenahealth...
Location:ID
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This opportunity begins on Jul 28, 2025, and involves day shifts from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The ideal candidate will manage newborn care and must be comfortable with treatment of newborns, as this is critical for selection.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 72-day locum tenens assignment in Washington, beginning on Jul 9, 2025. The role involves managing patient care over three consecutive 12-hour shifts from Thursday to Saturday, including both direct patient interaction and administrative responsibilities.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a qualified Physician Assistant specialized in Family Practice for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Washington starting on Dec 1, 2025. This role involves managing a mix of complex chronic and low acuity cases during 20-minute clinic appointments, Monday through Friday, over a standard 40-hour workweek.Job DetailsLocation: WashingtonStart...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a highly qualified General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 15-day locum tenens assignment in Maryland. This pivotal role starts on Aug 1, 2025, and features overnight shifts from 7p to 7a, covering 5-10 shifts per month. The successful candidate will engage in 24-hour in-house shifts, providing first assist in surgical procedures, ensuring...
Location:MD
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a highly skilled Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant for a 184-day locum tenens assignment in Washington. This position begins on Aug 1, 2025, and involves a 7 on/7 off schedule from 7 am to 5 pm. The successful candidate will be involved in pre-op, post-op, consults, and rounding, exclusively within an inpatient setting.Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:WA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team in Texas. This locum tenens assignment begins on Oct 6, 2025, and offers a 13-week contract with potential for extension. The role involves 10-14 shifts per month, each lasting 13 hours, providing coverage in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).Job DetailsLocation:...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are seeking a Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon. This opportunity begins on Sep 1, 2025, and involves day shifts from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing both continuing patients and new cases in a clinic setting, ensuring high standards...
Location:OR
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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We are currently seeking a qualified Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to work within a comprehensive medical team, delivering high-quality patient care across a variety of specialties including General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiology,...
Location:NC
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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A hospital in Maryland is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 45-day locum tenens assignment starting 09/01/2025. The ideal candidate will work 5-10 night shifts per month, from 7 PM to 7 AM. This role involves providing care for general surgery, GI, and vascular cases, including bread and butter general surgery, limb salvage, and...
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.