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<h2>Can Physician Assistants Work Locum Tenens?</h2>
<p>
  Locum tenens is not only for doctors. Healthcare facilities also need
  physician assistants and other advanced practice providers to fill locum
  tenens assignments. If you’d like to discover a different part of the country,
  try out a new work environment or just pick up some additional part-time hours
  where you live, locum tenens might be for you!
</p>

<h2>Why Work as a Locum Tenens Physician Assistant?</h2>
<p>When you take on a locum tenens assignment, you can:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Explore new places</li>
  <li>Work on your specialization</li>
  <li>Find your ideal work schedule and setting</li>
  <li>Learn how other facilities practice medicine</li>
  <li>Earn additional income</li>
  <li>Build your professional network</li>
  <li>Try out a new practice</li>
  <li>Care for patients in underserved communities</li>
  <li>Return to your field after retirement</li>
</ul>

<h2>What is the Salary for a Physician Assistant?</h2>

<p>
  According to the
  <a
    href="https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm#tab-5"
    target="_blank"
    >Bureau of Labor Statistics </a
  >(BLS), the median salary for a physician assistant was $108,610. The locum
  tenens physician assistant hourly rate reflects this range and is around
  $55-$75 per hour depending on specialization, geographic area, urgency,
  qualifications and experience. For physician assistants who specialize in
  psychiatric, hospitalist, emergency or surgical services, reimbursement
  averages even higher.
</p>

<h2>How Can I Learn About Physician Assistant Specialties?</h2>
<p>
  To expand your skillset and increase your earning potential, consider pursuing
  a PA specialization. There are 25 organizations for PA specialties according
  to the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Physician assistant
  specialties include dermatology, critical care, pathology, general surgery,
  pediatrics, radiology, among others.
</p>

<h2>What is the Working Environment for a Locum Tenens Physician Assistant?</h2>
<p>
  In addition to the vast array of specializations, locum tenens physician
  assistants jobs exist in diverse settings including:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Hospitals</li>
  <li>Private practices</li>
  <li>Urgent care facilities</li>
  <li>University health centers</li>
  <li>Community health centers</li>
  <li>Emergency rooms</li>
  <li>Assisted living facilities</li>
  <li>Occupational medicine</li>
  <li>Veterans Affairs facilities</li>
  <li>Indian Health Service facilities</li>
  <li>Rural facilities</li>
</ul>

<h2>What is the Demand for Physician Assistants?</h2>
<p>
  The BLS predicts demand for physician assistants will increase by 37% from
  2016-2026. This is significantly higher than demand across the rest of
  professions (expected to grow by 7%) and even across healthcare professions
  (expected to grow by 15%). A few of the factors which lead to this growth are:
</p>
<ul>
  <li>Increasing population of aging people</li>
  <li>Shortage of primary care providers</li>
  <li>Changes in healthcare policy</li>
  <li>Need within underserved areas</li>
  <li>Extensive skill set and background of advanced practice providers</li>
</ul>

<h2>How Can I Find the Best Locum Tenens Company?</h2>
<p>
  To find the best locum tenens company, look for one that features diverse
  positions in a variety of locations. The company should offer competitive
  compensation, paid travel, housing and medical liability insurance. Its
  recruiters must be enthusiastic, informed, connected and eager to match you
  with your ideal locum tenens assignment. Partner with a company that has rave
  reviews, multiple healthcare staffing awards and an established and respected
  presence within the industry.
</p>

<h2>Why Work with Cross Country Locums?</h2>
<p>At Cross Country Locums, we are proud to offer:</p>
<ul>
  <li>A++ rated comprehensive professional liability insurance</li>
  <li>Fast, convenient, electronic direct deposit</li>
  <li>
    Access to many nationwide locum positions through our extensive network
  </li>
  <li>A wide range of assignments of varying length</li>
  <li>Experience in staffing since 1986</li>
  <li>A stellar reputation</li>
  <li>
    Staffing awards that include the Diamond Award, Clearly Rated Best of
    Staffing
  </li>
  <li>NCQA-certified CVO to assist with onboarding and risk management</li>
  <li>Great testimonials and excellent reviews</li>
</ul>
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