Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs are open across healthcare systems, private practices, urgent care, and federal health agencies, from new-grad to senior and lead-provider levels, with specializations in family medicine, emergency care, and psychiatry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,895+
Top stateTexas
Top employerOptum
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type82% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Failure
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Heart Failure
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston, Texas
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
5,001-10,000

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Aesthetic Injector | Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
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Aesthetic Injector | Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
VIO Med Spa Zionsville
Zionsville, Indiana
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$50 - $65/hr
On-Site

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology-Methodist Hospital
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - General Cardiology-Methodist Hospital
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Master's degree
10,000+

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Lakeside Behavioral Health
Chicago, Illinois
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$150k - $160k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) — Charleston Thyroid Center
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Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) — Charleston Thyroid Center
Charleston Thyroid Center, LLC
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$85k - $150k/yr
Hybrid

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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum140
  • Indiana University Health109
  • Curana Health93
  • Mercy86
  • UCHealth55

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services132
  • Insurance78
  • Education12

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs.

  • Active NP or PA-C licensure in the applicable state
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree
  • National certification from ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in the relevant specialty
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Current DEA registration and prescriptive authority where required by state law

Tips for Your Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to each specialty

Highlight procedures you've performed, patient populations you've managed, and EMR systems you've used. A family medicine NP resume reads very differently from a psychiatric PA resume, and hiring managers notice when the clinical detail doesn't match the posted specialty.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Clarify your scope of practice upfront

State laws governing NP and PA practice vary widely, and employers screen for candidates who already hold or can obtain the required state license. Confirm your collaborative agreement or supervisory requirements before applying to roles in an unfamiliar state.

Prepare for competency-based case questions

Interviews for NP and PA roles almost always include clinical scenario questions. Practice walking through your differential, your diagnostic reasoning, and your prescribing decisions out loud, not just in your head, so your clinical thought process comes across clearly.

Negotiate your full compensation package

Malpractice tail coverage, CME allowance, productivity bonuses, and call obligations are negotiable beyond base pay in most NP and PA offers. Get the on-call schedule and any production formula in writing before you sign, since these terms affect your actual take-home significantly.

Follow up after your interview strategically

Send a brief thank-you within 24 hours that references a specific clinical topic you discussed. This signals genuine engagement and keeps you distinct from other candidates, particularly in high-volume health system hiring where decision timelines can stretch across multiple committee reviews.

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most nurse practitioner or physician assistants?

The companies hiring the most nurse practitioner or physician assistants right now include Optum, Indiana University Health, and Curana Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Indiana, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, urgent care chains, and federally qualified health centers consistently account for the highest volume of postings.

How many nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs are remote?

About 18% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth platforms and behavioral health practices accounting for the largest share of those positions. Specialties such as psychiatry, chronic disease management, and primary care triage have seen the greatest expansion of remote-eligible roles.

How do you become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant?

Nurse practitioners complete a registered nursing degree, obtain RN licensure, gain clinical experience, and then earn a master's or doctoral degree in nursing practice, followed by national certification. Physician assistants complete a master's-level PA program accredited by ARC-PA and pass the PANCE exam for PA-C certification. Both paths require ongoing continuing medical education and periodic recertification to maintain licensure.

Can you get hired as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant without much experience?

New graduates can get hired, but competition is steepest for high-acuity or highly specialized settings. Targeting new-grad residency and fellowship programs at health systems gives you structured training and makes you competitive against more experienced candidates. Clinical rotations in your target specialty, strong preceptor references, and a cover letter that addresses your supervised hours in that area meaningfully offset limited post-graduation experience.

What does the nurse practitioner or physician assistant interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with a recruiter or practice manager, followed by a clinical interview with a supervising physician or department lead that includes patient scenario questions. Many employers also add a panel interview with colleagues or a short credentialing review session. The full process from first contact to offer typically runs several weeks, longer at large health systems.

Where can I find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your specialty, state licensure, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing.

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