Looking for physician assistant jobs? 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.
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.
Our client in Tennessee is seeking a skilled Dermatology Physician Assistant for a 104-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves maintaining clinical independence while managing a diverse caseload primarily focused on medical and surgical dermatology. You will diagnose and treat sun damage, various rashes, and perform procedures such as...
Location:TN
Specialty:Dermatology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Pain Management Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Georgia, commencing Apr 29, 2026. This opportunity involves providing comprehensive pain management patient care and requires a professional experienced with chronic pain management and the Epic EMR system. Schedule details for this assignment are available upon...
Location:GA
Specialty:Pain Management
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant for an exciting 75-day locum tenens assignment with our client in California, starting Jun 29, 2026. This vital role involves assisting physicians with follow-up appointments, meticulously reviewing labs prior to chemotherapy, and overseeing treatment plans. The schedule is typically...
Location:CA
Specialty:Hematology/Oncology
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are actively seeking a dedicated Urology Physician Assistant for a 60-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves a standard weekday schedule from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, focusing entirely on clinic-based urology cases. You will manage patient consultations, follow-ups, and common conditions such as kidney stones...
Location:CA
Specialty:Urology Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a dedicated Cardiothoracic Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in Indiana, starting Jun 1, 2026. This role involves a Monday through Friday schedule from 7a-4p, including night call, with primary responsibilities in the operating room as first assist. You will manage patient rounding, conduct pre-op physical exams, order tests,...
Location:IN
Specialty:Cardiothoracic Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
Our client in New York is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment beginning Aug 24, 2026. This role involves a dynamic schedule combining day shifts (7a-3p) with weekday and weekend call coverage. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care to hospitalized patients, encompassing surgical first assist duties...
Location:NY
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Women and Adolescent Health Physician Assistant for a 60-day assignment in California, starting Apr 27, 2026. This role involves Monday through Friday, 5x8-hour shifts, focusing on comprehensive women's and adolescent health services, including pregnancy consultations, birth control, vaginal health, and pre/post-partum care. While...
Location:CA
Specialty:Women and Adolescent Health
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 30-day assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Aug 1, 2026. This role involves providing care within a Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, with a schedule of 12-hour in-house shifts, available in either AM or PM. Key responsibilities include procedures such as...
Location:PA
Specialty:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Apr 7, 2026, in VA. This role primarily involves managing post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients, with some pre-operative duties and weekend coverage. Shifts are typically 7am-4pm, focusing on patient rounding, medication review, and minor procedures...
Location:VA
Specialty:Cardiology Critical Care
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
We are seeking a Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 35-day assignment in Connecticut, starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves day or night shifts, from 7a-7p or 7p-7a, managing Central Lines, A-Lines, and Dialysis Catheters for patients within a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both shift...
Location:CT
Specialty:Critical Care Medicine
Provider Type:Physician Assistant
PAs earn an average salary of $134,000 per year, according to Medscape.
Locum tenens physician assistants earn between $75 and $150 an hour, depending on a variety of factors relating to the assignment, facility, and the experience of the physician assistant.
Physician assistant employment is projected by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to grow 27 percent from 2022 to 2032. This number is significantly higher than the three percent growth projection for all occupations. U.S. News and World Report listed physician assistant as the number two most in-demand job across occupations for 2024.
Yes! Locum tenens is a great way to gain experience as a PA or to learn a new specialty. While some PA jobs require specific experience, others are open to physician assistants who meet all job qualifications.
The easiest way to find a job as a new PA graduate is to connect with a dedicated Barton recruiter, who can find you an open job that matches your experience and skill set.
Check out our tips for finding work as a new physician assistant grad.
Yes! Barton Associates offers free comprehensive malpractice insurance to all physician assistants who work with us. Our claims-made insurance is furnished by an “A”-rated insurance company and includes tail coverage for all providers. Learn more about our PA malpractice insurance here.
