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 actively seeking a dedicated Urology Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves a standard weekday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, focusing entirely on clinic-based urology cases. You will manage patient consultations, follow-ups, and common conditions such as kidney stones...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Indiana, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 7a-4p, including night call, with primary responsibilities in the operating room as first assist. You will manage patient rounding, conduct pre-op physical exams, order tests,...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in New York is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning Aug 24, 2026. This role involves a dynamic schedule combining day shifts (7a-3p) with weekday and weekend call coverage. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, encompassing surgical first assist duties...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California, starting Mar 30, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive care within the Plastic Surgery and Burn department, including daily 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM shifts, with one dedicated OR day each week. Key responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Plastic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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
We are seeking an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a high-acuity adult inpatient locum tenens assignment in California. This opportunity begins on Mar 2, 2026, with a 120-day contract, offering full-time Monday to Friday shifts, 8 am to 5 pm, and regular weekday and weekend call coverage. The role is fully inpatient with no...
Location:CA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 90-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania beginning Mar 2, 2026. This full-time role offers day shifts Monday through Friday, with potential weeknight and weekend call coverage. The position involves both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, with a strong emphasis...
Location:PA
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Surgery - Trauma Physician Assistant for a 30-day locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Feb 1, 2026. This opportunity features 12-hour inpatient shifts, 8-10 per month, covering both trauma and emergency general surgery at a Trauma Center.Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Feb 1, 2026LOA: 30 daysProvider Type Needed:...
Location:PA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking an experienced Surgery - Trauma Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in North Carolina. This opportunity starts Jan 5, 2026, and requires availability for 5 to 10 shifts per month, with coverage for both day and night 12-hour shifts. The role focuses on trauma care, requiring advanced procedural skills and proficiency...
Location:NC
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Connecticut is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment starting Sep 1, 2026. This role involves structured daily shifts where you will be integral to patient care, performing pre-operative physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, assisting in surgery, ordering and interpreting tests, managing...
Location:CT
Specialty:Cardiothoracic 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.
