Looking for family practice physician assistant (PA) jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens family practice physician assistant jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing family practice physician assistants 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 family practice 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.
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Sep 14, 2026. This role involves providing essential bread and butter primary care during standard 8 AM to 5 PM shifts, serving a patient population with a significant portion of Spanish speakers and Medicaid recipients in...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 59-day assignment. This role involves delivering general primary care, with a specific focus on occupational health services for onsite employees, working a 40-hour weekly schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide general primary care services.Focus on occupational...
Location:WI
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an exciting 15-day assignment, in California. Our client needs coverage for an outpatient family practice, managing a varied patient volume. The schedule will involve shifts from 8a-5p or 9a-6p, addressing a broad range of family practice needs including sick visits, immunizations, colds,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 16-day assignment. This role involves working in a mobile clinic setting, adhering to an 8 am – 4 pm schedule, and focusing on checkups, screenings, women's health, and addiction treatment for existing patients.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform patient checkups and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Washington. This role involves comprehensive outpatient care from 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on preventative care, acute visits, chronic disease management, behavioral health, women’s health, and pediatric care for a diverse patient population.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 75-day assignment with our client, starting Oct 26, 2026, in North Carolina. The schedule is Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, focusing on delivering comprehensive family medicine care to a diverse patient population, including both pediatric and adult cases, and managing a range...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for our client in Illinois, starting Oct 8, 2026. This 12-day assignment involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 9 AM to 6 PM, with Saturday shifts from 9 AM to 3 PM. The role focuses on providing comprehensive care in a walk-in clinic, managing medication, conducting sick visits...
Location:IL
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 84-day assignment in Washington, starting Nov 2, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care to patients of all ages, managing acute and chronic conditions, and conducting preventive and wellness visits. The schedule will typically consist of 8-10 hour shifts, varying...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment in California, starting Oct 6, 2026. Our client requires coverage for outpatient family medicine and primary care, with shifts from 8am to 6pm. The selected candidate will evaluate and treat acute and chronic conditions while also providing essential preventive care services.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Nov 23, 2026. This role involves managing general primary care cases in a busy outpatient clinic, with typical shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, including a significant...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Family Practice PAs earn an average salary of $124,000 per year, according to Medscape. Physician assistants in all specialties earn $134,000 a year.
Locum tenens family medicine physician assistants earn between $75 and $100 an hour, depending on a variety of factors relating to the assignment, facility, and the experience of the physician assistant.
Famly Practice 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 family 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.
