Looking for physician assistant jobs in Idaho? 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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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in Idaho! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in late October. Hours include 8a - 4p shifts from Tuesdays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and other family medicine cases....
Location:ID
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 Idaho, the average PA salary is $120,220 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs must have a collaborative practice agreement that outlines their authorized scope of practice. In general, PAs in Idaho have moderate practice authority. Moderate authority refers to the fact that state law requires additional administrative burdens. This impacts the practice environment and limits the PA.
In Idaho, physician assistants (PAs) must complete 100 continuing education (CE) hours per licensure cycle (typically two years) to maintain their licensure and provide competent healthcare. PAs can fulfill this requirement through various options, such as attending conferences, workshops, online courses, and self-directed learning activities. The CE requirement ensures that PAs stay up to date with the latest medical knowledge and practices, which is crucial for delivering evidence-based care, adopting innovative approaches, and enhancing patient outcomes. By emphasizing continuous learning, Idaho’s CE requirement contributes to the overall quality of healthcare in the state.
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.