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Explore Locums Physician Assistant Opportunities with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Physician Assistant 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 19 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 $26k per year to $234k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Physician Assistant jobs was $206k per year. As of Apr 03, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs stands at $194k 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 $206k 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 Apr 03, 2026, we offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates, including Apr 17, 2026 (19 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 Assistants span across various healthcare facilities, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (225 jobs), Hospital (25 jobs), Clinic (16 jobs), Physician Group (11 jobs), and Urgent Care (6 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 19 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)
  • April 17, 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#DOX#LI-KR2 
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Orthopedic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA)
  • April 17, 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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Cardiology Physician Assistant (PA)
  • April 17, 2026
$107 to $116
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiology Physician Assistant (PA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need. Details & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule:8a-6p
  • Practice Setting: Hospital
  • Type of cases; required procedures: No specific procedures are required.
  • Credentialing timeframe: 90 Days
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC
  • Board Certified
  • Active New York License
  • COVID and Flu Vaccinated
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Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP)
  • April 17, 2026
$102 to $110
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Cardiology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 7:00a-7:00p or 7:00p-7:00a. 3 Days a Week Including Holidays and Weekends. No Call.
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases and Required Procedures: Electrocardiograms (EKG) and post procedural care
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 6-8 Weeks
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR): SCM
  • Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Licensure Required: Active New York State License and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
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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)
  • April 17, 2026
$97 to $105
Hourly Pay*
rematch purposes
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • April 17, 2026
$97 to $105
Hourly Pay*
rematch purposes
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • April 17, 2026
$97 to $105
Hourly Pay*
For Rematch Purposes
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • April 17, 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 and requirements for this opportunity:· Shift times: 7a-7p· Certifications required: Must be Board Certified, must have an active Florida state license at the time of presentation, must have 2 years of experience in Emergency Medicine, Basic Life Support, (BLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)#LI-KR2 
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Highest Paying Jobs in Georgia

AMN Healthcare currently has Physician Assistant positions available in Georgia.
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Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • April 17, 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 and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week; 1 week of call every 4th week· Practice Setting: Outpatient (seeing post-op/pre-op patients and follow-ups)· Types of Cases: Total knee and total hip; cortisone injections; x-ray interpretation· Credentialing Timeframe: 60 days· Certifications Required: Must have Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration License (DEA)· Licensure Required: Must be Board Certified, must have an active Georgia License?#DOX?#LI-KR2 
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Critical Care Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • April 17, 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#LI-KR2 
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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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Pathology Physician Assistant (PA)
  • April 17, 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: Cytopathology/Anatomic and must have grossing experience.• must completed caseload of the day prior to end of shift.• OT may be applicable if needed.• the primary location is Tidelands, with possible coverage at Hilton Head and Columbia.• 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?#DOX??#LI-KR2
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA)
  • April 17, 2026
$107 to $116
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#LI-KR2#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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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs

How many locums Physician Assistant jobs are currently available?

As of 4/3/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 19 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 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 4/3/26, the average annual salary based on 298 locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs is $205k 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 $206k 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 4/3/26, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of 04/17/26 (19 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Physician Assistant jobs?

Our locum tenens Physician Assistant opportunities span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (225 jobs), Hospital (25 jobs), Clinic (16 jobs), Physician Group (11 jobs), and Urgent Care (6 jobs).

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

AMN Healthcare has 15 Physician Assistant jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $26k to $234k per year as of 4/3/26.

Are there locums Physician Assistant jobs available at Free Standing Emergency Department facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 2 locums Physician Assistant jobs at Free Standing Emergency Department facilities with pay ranging from $188k to $204k per year as of 4/3/26.

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

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Physician Assistant jobs at Physician Group facilities with pay ranging from $141k to $153k per year as of 4/3/26.

* 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.