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.
Pennsylvania is the site of your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in trauma surgery to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6a). The selected locum will be handling rounds, consults, emergencies, and general trauma surgery cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. To learn more about this job or others, apply today!
Location:PA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in Pennsylvania is looking for a physician assistant specializing in trauma surgery to begin coverage in late September. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6a). The selected locum will be handling all aspects of trauma surgery cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner. Interested to learn more? Apply today!
Location:PA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in New York is looking for a physician assistant specializing in orthopedic surgery to begin coverage in late September. Hours include 7a - 7p or 7a - 5p shifts. The selected locum will be handling first assist for all general + trauma orthopedic cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:NY
Specialty:Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Idaho! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular & thoracic surgery to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts. The selected locum will be handling rounds, emergencies, and general CVT cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Meditech EHR. Reach out to us or apply today to learn more!
Location:ID
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Travel to California for your next locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in plastic surgery to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 7a - 4p and other similar shifts. The selected locum will be handling cleft lips/palates, burns, hand surgeries, and more. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Cerner and Epic. Apply today to learn more!
Location:CA
Specialty:Plastic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Arkansas! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in cardiothoracic surgery to begin coverage in mid November. Hours include 24 hour call coverage shifts. The selected locum should have at least 3 years of first assist experience, and will mainly handle vein harvesting/cardiac cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:AR
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Ever wanted to visit Washington D.C.? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in transplant surgery to begin coverage in mid September. Hours include 12 hour shifts (6a - 6p) with a 7 on/7 off rotation. The selected locum will be handling kidney/pancreas/liver transplants, rounds, post op care, and more. This facility uses Alleva. Apply today!
Location:DC
Specialty:Transplant Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in California! Our client, a hospital, is looking for a physician assistant specializing in otolaryngology/ENT surgery to begin coverage in late August. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of ENT cases and procedures. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Reach out to us or apply today to learn more!
Location:CA
Specialty:Otolaryngology/ENT Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in California is looking for a physician assistant specializing in cardiovascular & thoracic surgery to begin coverage in early September. Hours include 7a - 5p shifts with some occasional call coverage. The selected locum will be handling rounds, CABGs, chest closings, and other CVT cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Interested to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Ever wanted to visit California? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in thoracic surgery to begin coverage in early September. Hours include 8-10 hour shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling rounds, chest tubes, pre/post op care, and general thoracic surgery cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity. This facility uses Epic. Want to learn more? Apply today!
Location:CA
Specialty:Thoracic 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.