Physician Assistant (PA) Jobs in North Carolina
Looking for physician assistant jobs in North Carolina? 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 North Carolina? Visit our Physician Assistant Guide to Locum Tenens Jobs in North Carolina here.
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Travel to North Carolina for your next locum tenens assignment! Our client has multiple openings for a physician assistant specializing in urgent care to begin coverage immediately. Hours are varied. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, I&Ds, suturing, lacerations, EKG reads, and other urgent care cases. There is a chance...
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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IMMEDIATE NEED Physician Assistant - Dermatology
Ever wanted to visit North Carolina? Now you can with this locum tenens opportunity! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in dermatology to begin coverage immediately. Hours include 7:30a - 4:30p shifts for 2-3 days per week. The selected locum will be handling skin cancers, psoriasis, moles, warts, eczema, and other dermatology...
Location:NC
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Your next locum tenens opportunity awaits in North Carolina! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage immediately. The selected locum will be handling colds, coughs, flu symptoms, suturing, I&Ds, lacerations, and other family medicine cases. There is a chance for an extension with this opportunity....
Location:NC
Specialty:Urgent Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
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Ever wanted to visit North Carolina? Now you can with this locum tenens assignment! Our client is looking for a physician assistant specializing in family practice to begin coverage in mid March. Hours include 9a - 4p shifts for 1-2 days per week. The selected locum will be handling mental health consults, evals, med management, and other family medicine...
Location:NC
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
In North Carolina, the average PA salary is $123,860 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the scope of practice for physician assistants in North Carolina?
PAs must practice under the supervision of a licensed physician. In general, PAs in North Carolina 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.
What are the Continuing Education requirements for physician assistants in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, PAs are required to fulfill 50 CE hours every two years.
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.