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 Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 2-day assignment in Texas, starting Jun 19, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive primary care services in a clinic for employees and their dependents, following an 8-hour day schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide primary care services within an office setting for employees...
Location:TX
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant to join our client's team in Washington for a 120-day assignment, commencing Jul 27, 2026. This opportunity features 8-hour daily shifts, where you will manage a varied caseload, conducting 20-minute clinic appointments encompassing both complex chronic and low acuity cases,...
Location:WA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 6-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Massachusetts. Starting Jun 21, 2026, this opportunity involves in-person visits once a week for 10-20 minutes to review medications and sign off on medical logs, while remaining on call for the rest of the week at a summer camp setting. Candidates...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 36-day locum tenens assignment in Minnesota, starting Jun 15, 2026. This role involves managing morning clinics from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by on-call responsibilities for the remainder of the day. The Physician Assistant will focus on patient check-ins, prescribing medications,...
Location:MN
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an exciting 5-day assignment with our client in California, beginning Apr 4, 2026. This role involves working Saturdays from 8am to 5pm, where you will be instrumental in managing acute and chronic cases, and performing procedures within a dynamic practice environment.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in CA is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 52-day assignment starting May 15, 2026. This role involves managing primary care patients within an FQHC setting, focusing on rural health aspects. The schedule is typically 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with responsibilities including handling multiple patient complaints and managing...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in California is seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an impactful 60-day assignment starting May 11, 2026. This role involves working 8:30-5 shifts, providing essential primary care basics within an FQHC setting, addressing rural health aspects, and managing multiple patient complaints per visit across all age groups.Responsibilities...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a highly skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for an engaging 36-day locum tenens assignment with our client in Massachusetts, commencing Apr 20, 2026. This vital role involves delivering comprehensive outpatient primary care to a diverse patient population, including adults and pediatrics. You will be responsible for...
Location:MA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 8-day assignment in California, starting Apr 3, 2026. This role involves providing essential family practice services to school district employees and their families, with a consistent schedule of 10-hour days from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide family...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician Assistant for an 11-day assignment in California, beginning Apr 20, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 6:00pm, focusing on routine check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illnesses, including patients with multiple comorbidities.Responsibilities...
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.