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.
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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Position: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PA
Location: Massachusetts
Assignment Duration: 60 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM shifts, starting immediately
Responsibilities:
• Provide...
Location:MA
Specialty:Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Family Practice PA
Location: Connecticut
Assignment Duration: 120 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, starting in early November
Responsibilities:
• Provide...
Location:CT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA
Location: Delaware
Assignment Duration: 60 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8-hour shifts and occasional call coverage, starting in mid October
Responsibilities:
• Coronary...
Location:DE
Specialty:Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Family Practice PA
Location: New Jersey
Assignment Duration: 56 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm, starting immediately
Responsibilities:
• Conduct...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Family Practice PA
Location: California
Assignment Duration: 120 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8-hour shifts starting in early October
Responsibilities:
• Provide outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Family Practice PA
Location: California
Assignment Duration: 15 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: 8-hour shifts starting in late December
Responsibilities:
• Provide outpatient...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Position: Pediatric Pulmonology PA
Location: Texas
Assignment Duration: 18 days with possibility of extension
Schedule: Dayshift, night shift, weekends starting in early October
Responsibilities:
• Manage...
Location:TX
Specialty:Pediatric Pulmonology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Pediatrics PA - California
Requirements:
• Experience with routine pediatric care
• Proficiency with Practice Fusion EMR system
Schedule:
• 12-day assignment
• Start date: Immediately
• 8a - 5p shifts for 3 days...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Pediatrics PA - California
Requirements:
• Experience with well-child exams
• Ability to handle common pediatric conditions
• Experience with high acuity cases (e.g., COPD, diabetes)
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR system
Schedule:
• 120-day...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Internal Medicine PA - New Jersey
Requirements:
• Experience with basic initial patient assessments
• Ability to order labs and tests as needed
• Skill in medication management
• Proficiency with Dr. Chrono EMR system
Schedule:
• 47-day...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Internal Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.
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.
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.
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.