Looking for surgical physician assistant jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens PA surgery jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physician assistants (PAs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning Oct 5, 2026. This role involves serving as a surgical first assist within a dynamic multispecialty team, contributing to patient care through shifts such as 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. You will play a crucial part in...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urology Physician Assistant for a 240-day assignment in New York, commencing Oct 1, 2026. This role involves a consistent 8:30 am – 4:30 pm schedule and requires expertise in various urological procedures such as catheter changes, trial of voids, BCG, and bladder instillations. The chosen candidate will also manage imaging/lab...
Location:NY
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery for a 60-day assignment starting Nov 23, 2026, in New Hampshire. This role involves comprehensive pre-operative evaluations, first assisting in cardiothoracic procedures including CABG and valve surgeries, and managing post-operative care in the ICU and step-down units,...
Location:NH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment with our client in North Carolina, commencing Jan 4, 2027. This vital role involves providing care in a trauma setting, managing admissions and discharges, conducting consultations, and offering OR first assist duties if desired, primarily during 7p-7a shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:NC
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Georgia, starting Aug 5, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive orthopedic surgery care for a combination of Hand, Joints, and Sports patients, with a consistent work schedule of 8am-5pm.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide orthopedic surgery care for a combination...
Location:GA
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Indiana is seeking a Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves comprehensive patient care, assisting the surgical team, and covering a schedule that includes Monday to Friday onsite from 7am-7pm, along with 24-hour weekend coverage with approximate 4-hour...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for an exciting 60-day assignment in California, commencing Aug 24, 2026. This role involves dedicated OR work as a Surgical First Assist, with no inpatient rounding required. Shifts are available as either a Day Shift from 7:30am - 4:30pm or a Mid Day Shift from 12:30pm - 8:30pm, offering focused...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 50-day assignment in Ohio, commencing Aug 10, 2026. This role involves 12-hour night call or day rounding shifts, with duties primarily focused on routine cardiothoracic cases such as CABG, valves, and complex aorta procedures, alongside performing vein harvesting.Responsibilities...
Location:OH
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Indiana is actively seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment beginning Sep 14, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with night call, focusing on critical surgical support including vein and artery harvesting, first assist duties, and comprehensive acute and...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client is seeking a dedicated General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Jul 27, 2026. This role involves working 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM shifts as a surgical first assist within a multispecialty team, contributing to a diverse range of surgical cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWork as a surgical first assist...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
The average annual PA salary is $126,010 per year in the U.S., according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. While this data represents PAs as a whole, it can provide an estimate of the annual compensation for surgery PAs.
Locum tenens cardiothoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens cardiovascular and thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $150 and $200 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens general surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens neurological surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens orthopedic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens plastic surgery physician assistants can earn between $115 and $135 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens thoracic surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens trauma surgery physician assistants can earn between $95 and $125 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens urology surgery physician assistants can earn between $90 and $120 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Locum tenens vascular surgery physician assistants can earn between $100 and $130 an hour, however compensation depends on a variety of factors such as the facility and the experience of the PA.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the U.S. 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 second best healthcare job in 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some occupational medicine 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 locum tenens 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.
