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.
Wellhart is seeking a Physician Assistant - Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Pennsylvania. This 62-day assignment begins on 07/01/2025, with a flexible schedule of 4-7 night shifts per week from 7 pm to 7 am. This Adult Trauma Center requires experience in rounding, admissions, discharges, intubations, and various procedures. The...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Wellhart is seeking a Physician Assistant - Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a clinic in Pennsylvania. This 56-day assignment runs from July to November, with a possible extension, starting on 07/01/2025. The schedule is 7 days on, 7 days off, working 7 am to 7 pm shifts. This Adult Trauma Center requires experience in rounding, admissions,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Wellhart is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a multi-specialty clinic in North Dakota. This 42-day assignment is spread across multiple weekends and holidays from June to July 2025, with shifts running from 8 AM Friday to 8 AM Monday. The role involves managing both emergency department cases...
Location:ND
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job DetailsLocation: South DakotaStart Date: Early AprilSchedule: 24 hour call coverage shifts (6a - 6a)Responsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Valid SD state license• BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certificationsApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated...
Location:SD
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job DetailsLocation: MichiganStart Date: Late FebruarySchedule: 12 hour night shifts (7p - 7a) with a 7 on/7 off rotationResponsibilities:• Admissions• Consults• H&Ps• Manage trauma, urology, and general surgery patients• Other general hospitalist cases/proceduresRequirements:• At least 50 case logs from past 12 months• BLS and ACLS...
Location:MI
Specialty:Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Job DetailsLocation: TexasStart Date: Early FebruarySchedule: 10 hour day or night shiftsResponsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Valid TX state licenseApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated...
Location:TX
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Barton Associates is seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Missouri. This 40-day assignment is spread across multiple dates from June 16 to September 2, 2025, with 12-hour shifts from 6 AM to 6 PM. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients,...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a highly skilled Pediatric Cardiology Physician Assistant for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Florida. This 25-day assignment begins on 08/01/2025, with a schedule to be determined. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in all STAT categories of cardiac surgery, including first assisting in procedures, pediatric...
Location:FL
Specialty:Pediatric Cardiology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Family Practice Physician Assistant for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a Multi-specialty Clinic in California. The ideal candidate will be available to start on 05/19/2025, working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. This role requires expertise in outpatient primary care and chronic care panel management in a Federally...
Location:CA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a skilled Urgent Care Physician Assistant for an 8-day locum tenens assignment an Urgent Care facility in California. The ideal candidate will be available to start on 04/17/2025, working varying shifts. The selected locum will be handling a wide range of acute medical conditions and minor emergencies. Job Details: Location: California Facility...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urgent Care
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.