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.
We are seeking a dedicated Neurological Surgery Physician Assistant for a 140-day assignment with our client in New Mexico. This role begins on Apr 1, 2027, and involves working days with shifts from 6a-6p, primarily seeing all neurosurgery cases. Join a collaborative team committed to providing exceptional patient care.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:NM
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Washington is seeking a dedicated Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment starting Nov 9, 2026. This role involves flexible shifts, typically 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM, where you will play a critical part in responding to traumas, admitting patients to the ICU, providing surgical assistance, and managing post-discharge clinics....
Location:WA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, commencing Nov 2, 2026. This role involves working 3p - 11p shifts as a surgical first assist within a dynamic multispecialty team, contributing to a wide range of surgical procedures including robotic surgery.Responsibilities and DutiesWorking as a...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 90-day assignment in Washington, beginning Jan 11, 2027. This role involves day shifts from 7 AM to 5 PM, complemented by call responsibilities extending into evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care, including surgical...
Location:WA
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Thoracic Physician Assistant for a 90-day assignment in MA, starting Oct 19, 2026. This role involves working 12-hour night shifts from 6:30pm to 7:00am, Monday through Sunday. The Physician Assistant will primarily manage post-operative and ICU patients on the floor, perform history and physicals for transferred patients, and may serve...
Location:MA
Specialty:Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant for a 12-day locum tenens assignment in Oregon, commencing Oct 3, 2026. This role involves night shifts from 7pm to 7am, primarily focusing on first assisting in the operating room and supporting various in-clinic procedures for our client.Responsibilities and DutiesFirst assist physicians...
Location:OR
Specialty:Vascular Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Florida is actively seeking a proficient Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a crucial 4-day assignment, beginning Nov 27, 2026. This role demands participation in 24-hour call shifts, starting at 7 AM, with additional potential for 8-hour daily rounding. Key responsibilities encompass first-assisting in CT Surgery procedures,...
Location:FL
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant - Surgery - Cardiovascular & Thoracic for a 120-day assignment in Wisconsin, starting Sep 28, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative care, assisting surgeons during complex procedures, and managing post-operative patients through rotating 24-hour shifts.Responsibilities...
Location:WI
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 36-day assignment in California, starting Oct 12, 2026. This full-time role involves M-F shifts from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with a focus on first assisting, patient consults, and procedures, particularly within plastic surgery. The position also offers the opportunity to participate in robotic...
Location:CA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Urology Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Oct 26, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for comprehensive urology clinic duties, managing a schedule of 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. This role primarily involves clinical urology work, including consultations, patient follow-ups,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology 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.
