Locum Tenens Physician Assistant Jobs

• OB/GYN
• Psychiatry and mental health
• Emergency medicine
• Plastic surgery
• Urology
• Radiology
• Occupational medicine
• Pediatric medicine
• Dermatology
• And more

If it’s your first time searching for a physician assistant locum tenens job, you might be intimidated by the process. As one of the best locum tenens companies for physician assistants, Trusted Locum Staffing will help guide you through the process of securing a contract. We’ll explore your current skills, talk through your qualifications, and help you meet all requirements to get started. Contact our skilled recruiters today.

• Strong communication skills
• Compassion
• Empathy
• Ability to focus on patient care
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to multitask
• Proficient time management
• Strong organizational skills

From there, a typical pathway to becoming a certified PA and working as a locum tenens includes:

• Completing a PA program that has been accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Completing a licensure requirement by passing the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Participating in state-specific continuing education every two years and taking a recertification exam every 10 years.

Remember, the more experience you have before beginning your career as a locum tenens PA, the more desirable you’ll look as a candidate who is comfortable and confident in a variety of settings.

The top highest-paying cities for physician assistants include:

• Bakersfield, CA – $2,832 per week
• Los Angeles, CA – $2,627 per week
• Bronx, NY – $2,426 per week
• New York, NY – $2,413 per week
• Chicago, IL – $2,233 per week

The difference in pay you can earn as a locum tenens physician assistant may vary based on:

• Location
• Specialty
• Urgency of need
• Terms of agreement

The 10 PA specialties with the highest earning potential include:

1. OB/GYN
2. Psychiatry and mental health
3. Emergency medicine
4. Plastic surgery
5. Radiology
6. Urology
7. Rheumatology
8. Occupational medicine
9. Addiction medicine
10. Gastroenterology

Working as a locum tenens physician assistant might be the exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding career you’re looking for. If you’re still unsure, consider these many perks:

• Compensation: Locum PAs make more than full-time staff PAs.

• Flexibility and independence: Rather than work a set full-time schedule in one facility, you get to choose when and where you work, negotiate how much you get paid, and take time off when you need or want it. 

• Work-life balance: Balancing a family, career, and busy social life has never been easier. As a locum tenens PA, you can choose to pursue contracts of your preferred length and take off as much time as you need once one contract ends before beginning another.

• Networking: By working in different facilities and with different leaders on each assignment, you’ll grow your network tenfold.
• Advanced career opportunities: As a locum tenens physician assistant, you can explore many positions before potentially landing a permanent staff position. Your recruiter at Trusted Locum Staffing can help you transition into a fixed position when that time comes.

To ensure your success and satisfaction, Trusted Locum Staffing benefits include:

• A streamlined, smooth, and efficient onboarding process using our simplified credentialing system
• Comprehensive malpractice insurance for every assignment
• Housing and travel arrangements handled by your recruiter
• 24/7 support and advocacy from your recruiter for assistance and to ensure your needs are always being met
• Tailored high-touch support to ensure every detail of your assignment is handled with care
• Personalized matches to guarantee the most effective and suitable placements for both our providers and facilities

When you work with Trusted Locum Staffing, the leading recruiting agency that helps PAs secure jobs as locum tenens workers, you can guarantee you’ll have the support you need to be successful. 

Our industry insights, unique job opportunities, and dedicated recruiters help ensure you’ll be fulfilled as a locum tenens physician assistant. We understand that as a physician assistant, you work hard and don’t have the time or energy to do all that it takes to prepare for your next locum tenens physician assistant assignment. 

Let our recruiters help you follow the path to success as a locum tenens physician assistant and contact Trusted Locum Staffing today.