Looking for physician assistant jobs in Missouri? 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 Missouri? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in Missouri here.
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Cross Missouri off your bucket list with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in neurological surgery to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 9a - 6p shifts from Mondays - Fridays. The selected locum will be handling all aspects of neurosurgery cases and procedures. There is a chance for...
Location:MO
Specialty:Neurological Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Your new job is waiting in Missouri! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in critical care medicine to begin coverage in late December. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6:30a). The selected locum will be handling a/c lines, vent management, intubations, and other critical care cases. There is a chance for an extension...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Looking for your next locum tenens opportunity? Look no further! Our client in Missouri is looking for a physician assistant specializing in critical care medicine to begin coverage in early September. Hours include 12 hour night shifts (6p - 6:30a). The selected locum will be handling a/c lines, intubations, vent management, and other critical care...
Location:MO
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
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 Missouri, the average PA salary is $128,280 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PAs can perform duties delegated by their collaborating physician. This physician must be immediately available for consultation, except in emergency situations. In general, PAs in Missouri 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.
Physician assistants (PAs) in Missouri must complete 50 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years to renew their license. This requirement ensures PAs stay up-to-date on medical knowledge and best practices. PAs can earn CE hours through conferences, workshops, online courses, and self-study activities. The CE requirement is crucial in ensuring PAs provide high-quality patient care and improve patient outcomes.
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.