Looking for physician assistant jobs in Connecticut? 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.
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Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Connecticut! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in pediatrics to begin coverage in early May. Hours include 9a - 5p shifts. The selected locum will be handling physicals, sick/well visits, colds, coughs, flu symptoms, asthma treatments, and other pediatric cases. There is a chance...
Location:CT
Specialty:Pediatrics
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Another locum tenens opportunity has arrived in Connecticut! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in occupational medicine to begin coverage in late July. Hours include 8:30a - 5p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling worker's comp, physicals, injury/wound care, skin lacerations, suturing, and...
Location:CT
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Cross Connecticut 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 May. Hours include 10 hour shifts for 4 days per week. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, well visits, diabetes, hypertension, and other family...
Location:CT
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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.
In Connecticut, the average PA salary is $149,300 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The scope of practice for PAs is determined by their supervising physician and the PA’s experiences. In general, PAs in Connecticut have advanced practice authority. Advanced authority means that PAs can practice to the full extent of their medical education, but they still must comply with administrative requirements.
In Connecticut, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours within two years to renew their licenses. This ensures they stay up-to-date with medical knowledge, clinical practices, and regulations. PAs can obtain CE hours through conferences, seminars, online courses, and self-study programs. Failure to meet the CE requirements may result in disciplinary actions. The CE requirement aligns with national standards set by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, demonstrating PA’s commitment to lifelong learning and continuous professional development, benefiting patients and the healthcare system.
The highest paid PA specialty is cardiovascular surgery at $152,500 annually, according to the American Academy of Physician Associates.
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.