Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in Pennsylvania
Looking for physician assistant jobs in Pennsylvania? 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.
What’s it like to work as a physician assistant in Pennsylvania? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Pennsylvania here.
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Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in Pennsylvania is looking for a physician assistant specializing in surgical critical care to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6a) for 6-7 nights per month. The selected locum will be handling rounds, drain removals, chest tubes, central...
Location:PA
Specialty:Surgical Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Pennsylvania! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in trauma surgery to begin coverage in early April. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6a) for 6-7 nights per month. The selected locum will be handling rounds, consults, admissions, discharges, management plans, a/c lines, chest...
Location:PA
Specialty:Trauma Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Cross Pennsylvania 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 early May. Hours include 8:30a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling home visits, chronic care issues, med management, skin tag/ear wax removal,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Pennsylvania! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late June. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts with some occasional call coverage. The selected locum will be handling med distribution and general family medicine cases. Reach out to us or apply...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Late AprilSchedule: 12 hour night shifts (7p - 7a)Responsibilities:• Handling all aspects of emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• At least 2 years of experience• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications• Stroke certifiedApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong compensationTravel-related...
Location:PA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Pennsylvania is the home of your next locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in psychiatry to begin coverage in late April. Hours include 8a - 5p shifts for 2 days per week. The selected locum will be handling evals, follow ups, and general psychiatry cases. There is a chance for an extension with this...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Ever wanted to visit Pennsylvania? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 8:30a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling home visits, chronic care issues, skin tag/ear wax removals, and...
Location:PA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Late AprilSchedule: Mix of 12 hour day and night shiftsResponsibilities:• I&Ds• Laceration repairs• Other emergency medicine cases and proceduresRequirements:• Valid PA state license• Board certified• At least 2 years of experience• Stroke certified• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certificationsApply...
Location:PA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Job DetailsLocation: PennsylvaniaStart Date: Late MarchSchedule: 12 hour day or night shiftsResponsibilities:• I&Ds• Laceration repairs• Central lines• Intubations• Lumbar punctures• Other emergency medicine casesRequirements:• At least 2 years of experience• BLS, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certificationsApply today to learn more!Benefits:Strong...
Location:PA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Pennsylvania Physician Assistant Job FAQs
What are Locum Tenens physician assistant jobs?
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.
How much does a physician assistant make in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, the average PA salary is $119,760 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in Pennsylvania?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in Pennsylvania have reduced practice authority. Reduced means that state law restricts the PA’s ability to practice in at least one element.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, physician assistants must complete 100 hours of CE every two year licensing cycle.
Is there a high demand for physician assistants?
The employment for PAs is expected to grow 27% between 2022 to 2032. This is much faster than other jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are 12,200 openings for PAs every year, over the course of the decade.
What is the highest paid physician assistant specialty?
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.