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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 11 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 $207k per year to $314k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Physician Assistant jobs was $203k per year. As of Mar 11, 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 $203k 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 Mar 11, 2026, we offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates, including Mar 25, 2026 (11 jobs). 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 (358 jobs), Hospital (37 jobs), Clinic (22 jobs), Physician Group (16 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!

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

AMN Healthcare currently has 11 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 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 25, 2026
$149 to $162
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
#DOX
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Vascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Vascular 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: Starting 5/04/2026 through 10/31/20206, Clinic hours 8a-5p, Monday- Friday
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  • Type of cases: Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic surgery cases
  • Credentialing timeframe: 90-120 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications required: Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS),Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support certifications (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Licensure required: Pennsylvania State Medical License Only 
#DOX
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • March 25, 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).
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Highest Paying Jobs in South Carolina

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in South Carolina.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 25, 2026
$1,067 to $1,155
Daily 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: 24-hour call coverage, 5-7 days per month· Practice Setting: Inpatient· Types of Cases: Cardiothoracic surgery cases, including complex cardiovascular surgeries; must assist with endovascular vein harvesting· Credentialing Timeframe: 30–45 days· Electronic Medical Record (EMR): eCW· Certifications Required: Endovascular vein harvesting certification, Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA), Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), Basic Life Support (BLS)· Licensure Required: Must have an active South Carolina, must be Board Certified
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Pathology Physician Assistant (PA)
  • March 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Pathology Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Starting as soon as credentialed ongoing• Submit with what the APP can cover. they will need all days covered each week• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p with an hour unpaid lunch• Practice Setting: Outpatient/No call• Type of cases and required procedures: Standard Pathology cases• EMR: Epic• Credentialing timeframe: 30-45 Days• Licensure required: Must have an active South Carolina license**Tidelands is a Novant site, which is an affiliate of MUSC. Then credentialing two applications will be required:, Novant and MUSC
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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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Transplant Physician Assistant (PA)
  • March 25, 2026
$112 to $121
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Transplant Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 6:30p-7a• Practice Setting: Inpatient• Type of cases and required procedures: Responsibilities include rounding on patients, performing examinations, writing notes (H&P and event notes), updating handoffs with pertinent information, and providing a verbal handoff to the day PA in the morning. The PA would also be expected to admit and perform pre-operative workups for transplant candidates who arrive overnight. Must have a minimum of 2 years of recent experience in inpatient transplant experience.• Credentialing timeframe: 90 Days• EMR: Epic• Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)• Licensure required: Active New York license required
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Palliative Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • March 25, 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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Highest Paying Jobs in Georgia

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Georgia.
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Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • March 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: 7p-730a. 3 twelve hour shifts weekly.· Practice Setting: Inpatient· Type of cases and required procedures: Managing critically-ill patients in a high-acuity ICU setting. Typical APP to patient ratio 10-15 ICU patients per APP (with attending MD also available).Collaborate with attending MDs to develop plan of care and communicate dynamic changes throughout shift. Conduct ongoing patient assessments and implement appropriate interventions.· Credentialing timeframe: To be determined· Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner· Certifications required: Board certification· Licensure required: Active Georgia license, Drug Enforcement Administration license.#DOX
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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 3/11/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 11 exclusive travel Physician Assistant job opportunities waiting for you.

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.

What is the average annual salary for Physician Assistant locums positions?

As of 3/11/26, the average annual salary based on 475 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs is $204k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

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 $203k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $560k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Physician Assistant jobs?

Yes, as of 3/11/26, 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 03/25/26 (11 jobs).

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 (358 jobs), Hospital (37 jobs), Clinic (22 jobs), Physician Group (16 jobs), and Critical Access Hospital (12 jobs).

What locums Physician Assistant jobs are available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 9 Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $207k to $280k per year as of 3/11/26.

Are there locums Physician Assistant jobs available at Physician Group facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs at Physician Group facilities with pay ranging from $207k to $224k per year as of 3/11/26.

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 $290k to $314k per year as of 3/11/26.

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.