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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 24 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 $203k per year. As of May 13, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $209k 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 May 13, 2026, we offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates, including May 26, 2026 (22 jobs), Jun 1, 2026 (1 job), and Jul 13, 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 (359 jobs), Hospital (34 jobs), Clinic (23 jobs), Physician Group (17 jobs), and Urgent Care (10 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 24 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 New York

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in New York.
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Transplant Physician Assistant (PA)
  • May 26, 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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Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • May 26, 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: Outpatient· 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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Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • May 26, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: 5/1-9/1, 0700-1700, 1700-0700· Practice Setting: inpatient· Types of Cases: Shoulder replacement, Hip replacement· Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days · Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC · Certifications Required: Board certified, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support · Licensure Required: New York
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Neurology Physician Assistant (PA)
  • May 26, 2026
$102 to $110
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Neurology Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Dates of Coverage: 12/01/2024-Ongoing
  • Schedule: 7am-8pm
  • Job Setting: Hospital
  • Types of Cases: Rounding on Neurology and Stroke Patients
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 Days
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic
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Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in California.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • July 13, 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: All shifts 7a-5p onsite then night call 5p-7a. Call back is very minimalPractice Setting: Level II Trauma CenterTypes of Cases: We are currently doing about 10-11 heart surgeries per monthCredentialing Timeframe: 30-60 daysElectronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner Care B with SurgiNetCertifications Required: Board Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Life SupportLicensure Required:  California?#LI-KR2
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Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • May 26, 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.?#LI-KR2
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Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • May 26, 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 and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: 7a-3p, 24-hr call· Practice Setting: Inpatient· Types of Cases: General Cardiovascular Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) cases· Credentialing Timeframe: 90 days· Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Epic· Certifications Required: Must be California Board Certified· Licensure Required: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)?#LI-KR2 
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Highest Paying Jobs in Pennsylvania

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Pennsylvania.
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Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • May 26, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking an Orthopedic 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 through Thursday 6p-6a
  • Job Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Must be comfortable with reductions, placing traction pins, and suturing.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60-120 days
  • Requirements: Active Pennsylvania license and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • May 26, 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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(Interventional or Diagnostic) Radiology Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA/RA)
  • May 26, 2026
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This facility is seeking a (Interventional or Diagnostic) Radiology Advanced Practitioner (NP/PA/RA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Job Setting: Clinical specialty area/Hospital
  • Modalities: To be determined 
  • Shift/Schedule/Hours: 7:30 am – 4 pm with flexibility,
  • Dates Needed: Starting 5/27/2026, Ongoing
  • Credentialing: 45 days
  • Certifications Required: Board Certified
  • License required: Pennsylvania State Medical License 
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Highest Paying Jobs in Florida

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Florida.
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • May 26, 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: day and night shifts
  • Types of Cases: Large adult and senior volume
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 60 Days
  • Board Certification required
  • Must have an active Florida license, must have Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA)
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Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • May 26, 2026
$92 to $100
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 8 Hours Per Day. Office is Open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient
  • Scope: Children and Adolescents
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 2-3 Weeks
  • State Licensure: Active Florida State License and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
  • Requirements: Board Certified, Fingerprinting process through the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) is required and use of Avatar Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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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 5/13/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 24 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 5/13/26, the average annual salary based on 474 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 5/13/26, 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 05/26/26 (22 jobs), 06/01/26 (1 job), and 07/13/26 (1 job).

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 (359 jobs), Hospital (34 jobs), Clinic (23 jobs), Physician Group (17 jobs), and Urgent Care (10 jobs).

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

AMN Healthcare has 19 Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $188k to $280k per year as of 5/13/26.

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

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs at Physician Group facilities with pay ranging from $141k to $194k per year as of 5/13/26.

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

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Physician Assistant Advanced Practice jobs at Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $198k to $214k per year as of 5/13/26.

* 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.