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.
Cross California off your bucket list with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late February. Hours include 9a - 6p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client, a private practice in Alaska, is seeking a Locum Physician Assistant specializing in Family Practice for a 60-day assignment with potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be available to start in May 2025, working full-time hours from 8am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. In this role, you will provide comprehensive primary care...
Location:AK
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: California
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays
Responsibilities:
• Well/Sick exams
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Common illnesses
• Physicals
• ER...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: California
Start Date: Immediately
Schedule: 8a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays
Responsibilities:
• Well/Sick exams
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Common illnesses
• Physicals
• ER...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: New Mexico
Start Date: Mid February
Schedule: 7a - 4p and other similar shifts for 4 days per week
Responsibilities:
• Physicals
• Coughs
• Flu symptoms
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Acute/Chronic...
Location:NM
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: New York
Start Date: Late March
Schedule: 8a - 4:30p shifts from Mondays - Fridays
Responsibilities:
• Handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures
Additional Information:
• Potential...
Location:NY
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: West Virginia
Start Date: Early February
Schedule: 9a - 4p shifts
Responsibilities:
• Physical Exams
• General family medicine cases
Additional Information:
• EMR System:...
Location:WV
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: Nevada
Start Date: Late March
Schedule: 7a - 6p shifts from Mondays - Thursdays
Responsibilities:
• Colds
• Coughs
• Flu symptoms
• Obesity
• Diabetes/Hypertension
• Suturing
• IV...
Location:NV
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: California
Start Date: Mid February
Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts from Mondays - Fridays
Responsibilities:
• Handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures
Additional Information:
• Possibility...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job Details
Location: California
Start Date: Mid February
Schedule: 8-10 hour shifts from Mondays - Fridays
Responsibilities:
• Handling all aspects of family medicine cases and procedures
Additional...
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.