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Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Advanced Practice Jobs

Explore Locums Physician Assistant Opportunities with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Physician Assistant Advanced Practice professional seeking locums job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 16 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Physician Assistant Jobs Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locum tenens opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Physician Assistant jobs range from $156k per year to $560k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Physician Assistant jobs was $202k per year. As of Feb 19, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $229k per year.

Stay Informed About Salary Trends for Locums Physician Assistant Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums Physician Assistant jobs, the average annual salary remains steady at $202k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job for a temporary Physician Assistant position in the past year reached $560k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Physician Assistant field.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Feb 19, 2026, we offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates, including Mar 5, 2026 (14 jobs), Jul 1, 2026 (1 job), and Jul 15, 2026 (1 job). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Physician Assistant Professionals

Temporary jobs for Physician Assistant Advanced Practices span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (357 jobs), Hospital (37 jobs), Clinic (23 jobs), Physician Group (15 jobs), and Critical Access Hospital (12 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Physician Assistant Job

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: Locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

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Search Top Paying Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

AMN Healthcare currently has 16 locum tenens Physician Assistant positions available in the United States. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Washington

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Washington.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$107 to $116
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This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: As soon as credentialed – ongoing
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient Setting 
  • 20 patients per day
  • Cases include Assisting with pre- and post-operative patient evaluation and treatment, Operating Room First Assist, Coronary artery bypass and all valve surgeries, Aortic reconstruction and aortic arch reconstruction, Robotic-assisted thoracic surgeries, Endoscopic vein harvest, Open radial artery harvest, minimally invasive valves, DaVinci Robot Thoracic Procedures, and Thoracic and fore-gut procedures.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 30 to 60 days 
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Certification Required: Board Certification, Basic Life Support, Drug Enforcement Administration
  • License Required: Washington
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-5p plus 24-hour call 7-8 days per month
  • Job Setting: Outpatient, Inpatient 
  • 100% adult cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Up to 90 Days
  • Board Certification is required
  • Must have an active Washington license 
#DOX
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Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$102 to $110
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: 7:00 am start, roughly 10-hour shifts· Practice Setting: inpatient, outpatient· Types of Cases: Extensive surgical first-assist, independent suturing/wound closure· Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days· Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner· Certifications Required: Board Certification, Drug Enforcement Administration· Licensure Required: Washington
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General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$102 to $110
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a General Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 4 10-Hour Shifts per day• Practice Setting: Outpatient• Types of Cases: Breast Surgery cases• Credentialing Timeframe: 30-90 days• EMR: Epic• Certifications Required: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS)• Licensure Required: Must have active Washington license#LI-KR2?#DOX
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Highest Paying Jobs in New York

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in New York.
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Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • March 5, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:·       Schedule: 4 days per week, 8a-6p·       Practice Setting: Inpatient·       Type of cases: Standard Palliative care·       Credentialing timeframe: 2-4 weeks·       Electronic Medical Record: SCM·       Certifications required: Board Certified, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)·       Licensure required: New York
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Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, 7a-5p• Practice Setting: Inpatient• Types of Cases: Chest Tube Insertions, Retrieval of Vascular Tissues for Use as a Bypass Conduit, 1st assist• Credentialing Timeframe: 30 Days• EMR: Epic• Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required• Licensure Required: Must have active New York license#DOX
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Interventional Radiology Advanced Practitioner (PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$81 to $87
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Interventional Radiology Advanced Practitioner (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Job Setting: Hospital
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7a-5p
  • Dates Needed: 05/01/26 – 08/01/26
  • Procedures required: Interventional Radiology and 7 patients per day on average
  • Credentialing: 90 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Certifications Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • COVID and Flu Vaccination is Required
  • Active New York License is Required
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Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in California.
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Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: Monday-Sunday, 8am-5pm.• Practice Setting: Clinic.• Type of cases and required procedures: The provider will be clinic based only (no procedures). The provider will be doing initial consultations, reviewing and contacting patients after pathology results, medication management, inbox follow ups, and general Gastroenterology consultations.• Credentialing timeframe: 60+ Days.• EMR: EPIC (Health Connect – Kaiser Permanente’s version of EPIC).• Certifications required: Active Board Certification and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required.• Licensure required: Must have an active California license.#DOX#LI-KR2
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$97 to $105
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician's Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need due to a labor disruption.Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 11a-11p
  • Job Setting: Hospital 
  • Types of Cases: Providers will be utilized for lower acuity patients, which are seen in their 6-8 bed unit of the Emergency Department (Fast Track). 
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Emergency Privileges available
  • Must have active California License, BLS, ACLS, PALS (AHA), ?PA Controlled Substance Course
?#DOX
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Highest Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Pennsylvania.
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Pulmonary Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$267 to $289
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.                Details & requirements for this opportunity:    
  • Schedule: 13-hour shifts day/nights, possible holidays, ongoing
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient
  • Type of cases; required procedures: Working either in the medical or neurology intensive care unit, procedural expectations are central lines and arterial lines
  • Credentialing timeframe: 90 -120 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications required: Board Certified, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Licensure required: Active Pennsylvania State Medical License
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • March 5, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 7am-3:30pm with 30 min lunch included. 5 days per week, 8 hour shifts; Inpatient/Surgery shifts; 4 days per week; Outpatient shift; 1 day per week.
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient and outpatient (hospital and clinic settings)
  • Types of Cases: Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic Surgery cases.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60+ days
  • Certifications Required: Board Certified Physician Assistant, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • Licensure Required: Must have Pennsylvania state license, Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA).
#DOX#LI-KR2
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Nationwide Statistics on Physician Assistant Locums Travel Jobs

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Physician Assistant locum tenens job. We’ve compiled nationwide information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important stats about types of healthcare facilities in the US offering work so you have the latest at your fingertips.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs

How many locums Physician Assistant jobs are currently available?

As of 2/19/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 16 exclusive travel Physician Assistant job opportunities waiting for you.
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What is the salary range for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs?

The pay rates for the available locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs range from $25k to $560k per year, providing competitive compensation options.
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What is the average annual salary for Physician Assistant locums positions?

As of 2/19/26, the average annual salary based on 474 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs is $203k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.
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Can you tell me about historical salary trends for travel Physician Assistant positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs, was $202k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $560k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.
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Are there flexible start dates available for these Physician Assistant jobs?

Yes, as of 2/19/26, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of 03/05/26 (14 jobs), 07/01/26 (1 job), and 07/15/26 (1 job).
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What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs?

Our locum tenens Physician Assistant Advanced Practice opportunities span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (357 jobs), Hospital (37 jobs), Clinic (23 jobs), Physician Group (15 jobs), and Critical Access Hospital (12 jobs).
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What locums Physician Assistant jobs are available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 10 Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $156k to $224k per year as of 2/19/26.
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Are there locums Physician Assistant jobs available at Clinic facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs at Clinic facilities with pay ranging from $207k to $224k per year as of 2/19/26.
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What jobs are there for locum tenens Physician Assistant professionals at Outpatient Facility facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs at Outpatient Facility facilities with pay ranging from $517k to $560k per year as of 2/19/26.
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