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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 37 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 $141k per year to $280k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Physician Assistant jobs was $204k per year. As of Nov 11, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $197k 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 $204k 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 Nov 11, 2026, we offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates, including Nov 25, 2026 (37 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 (204 jobs), Physician Group (12 jobs), Clinic (7 jobs), Outpatient Facility (6 jobs), and Hospital (5 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 37 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 California

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in California.
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Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Orthopedic Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.     Details and requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday; 7:30am-6:00pm (4×10’s)
  • Practice Setting: Both inpatient and outpatient
  • Types of Cases: General Orthopedic cases with 1st Assist in the operating room (two times per week) and follow up appointments in the clinic
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Certifications Required: Board Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA ) certification are required
  • Licensure Required: Active California License
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Neurosurgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking two Neurosurgery Physician Assistants (PA's) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.   Details and requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week. No nights. No weekends – day off depends on operational need
  • Practice Setting: In-Patient and Out-Patient
  • Types of Cases: The provider will manage new patient consults, pre-operative evaluations, History & Physicals, inpatient rounding, surgical assisting, discharges, and post-operative follow-ups across both the clinic and hospital settings. Experience with spine surgery patients and inpatient neurosurgical care is highly preferred.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
  • Certifications Required: Must be National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), must have Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Licensure Required: Active California License, Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA)
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Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiovascular 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: 24 hour- 7am to 7am
  • Job Setting: Hospital and Medical Office
  • Types of Cases: coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve surgery, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Surgery first assist, hospital rounding, on call, rooming, charting
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 90+ days
  • Certification Requirements: Board Certification and Basic Life Support
  • License Requirements: California license required
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Urology Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Urology Physician Assistant for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.     Details and requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient clinic
  • Types of Cases: General Urology cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Certifications Required: Board Certification and a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Licensure Required: Active California License 
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Highest Paying Jobs in Texas

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Texas.
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Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiovascular Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
  • Practice Setting: inpatient/surgical hospital-based coverage
  • Types of Cases: Cardiovascular with Thoracic experience
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45-60 days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): eClinicalWorks (eCW)
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week; coverage requested starts in November 2026.
  • Practice Setting: Not specified
  • Types of Cases: Cardiovascular and thoracic surgery cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Not specified
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): eClinicalWorks (eCW)
  • Certifications Required: Board Certified, Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association, Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA)
  • Licensure Required: Texas Physician Assistant license required
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Days and Nights, 7a-7p and 7p-7a. 7 Days Per Week. No Call.
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Rounding in Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Pre and Post-Cardiac Surgery
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 5-7 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic
  • Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Licensure Required: Active Texas State License and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$97 to $105
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine 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: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
  • Job Setting: Must be comfortable in fast-paced environment
  • Types of Cases: Emergency medicine cases
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45 Days
  • Board Certification required
  • Must have an active Texas license
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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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Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit 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: 6:30a-6:30p or 6:30p-6:30a · Practice Setting: Inpatient · Types of Cases: Chest tube, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) experience is a plus. · Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days · Electronic Medical Record (EMR): SCM · Certifications Required: Must be Board Certified; Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications · Licensure Required: Must have an active New York license
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Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit 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: 8:00am-6:00pm 4 days per week · Practice Setting: Outpatient · Types of Cases: Thoracic surgery patients anywhere from post operation, cancer patients. · Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days · Electronic Medical Record (EMR): SCM · Certifications Required: Must be Board Certified; Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications · Licensure Required: Must have an active New York license
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Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$73 to $79
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Family Medicine Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.   Details & requirements for this opportunity:  
  • Schedule: Various shifts needed starting in August 2026 for 3 months.
  • Patients per day: 15
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient Clinic
  • Scope: Standard Primary Care
  • State Licensure: New York Medical License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and must be Board Certified.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: None
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Highest Paying Jobs in Colorado

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Colorado.
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Cardiovascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 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 & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off call rotation
  • Procedures: bread and butter cardiovascular surgery cases Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), Mitral valve surgery (MVR), Aortic valve repair (AVR), dissections. Also, some elective fistula cases and thoracic cases.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 45-90 Days
  • Certifications Required: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
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Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 5 days a week, 7 days a call per month, 24-hour call coverage
  • Job Setting: Outpatient and inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Full spectrum vascular surgery
  • Credentialing Timeframe: Up to 45-60 Days
  • Board Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are required, Minimum of 1-3 years of experience
  • EMR: EPIC
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Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • November 25, 2026
$105 to $113
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Hospitalist 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 on and  7 off, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM; nights only; no call
  • Total census per provider per shift: Cross-cover census of approximately 100 patients (less acute Main Tower patients)
  • Procedures required: None; no procedures or vent management required
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Not specified
  • Support: Works alongside Hospital Medicine physicians; MD covers Step Down Unit, Cardiac Surgery, and Oncology patients. Specific APP/physician staffing numbers not provided
  • Certifications and license required: Active Colorado license required at presentation (IMLC not accepted); minimum 2+ years inpatient hospitalist APP experience required; prior inpatient hospitalist APP experience required. Additional certifications not specified
  • Credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days; emergency privileges available
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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 11/11/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 37 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 $26k to $560k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

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

As of 11/11/26, the average annual salary based on 512 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 $204k 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 11/11/26, 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 11/25/26 (37 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 (204 jobs), Physician Group (12 jobs), Clinic (7 jobs), Outpatient Facility (6 jobs), and Hospital (5 jobs).

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

AMN Healthcare has 11 Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $188k to $224k per year as of 11/11/26.

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

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

What jobs are there for locum tenens Physician Assistant professionals at Urgent Care facilities?

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

How can I find out when new locums Physician Assistant jobs open in the US?

New locums Physician Assistant positions are added as healthcare facilities post them, so openings can change quickly. Download the AMN Passport app or create an AMN Healthcare profile to set job alerts, save searches, and get notified when roles that match your experience become available. An AMN recruiter can also let you know about upcoming opportunities.

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