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 roles3,664+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAltea Healthcare
Top cityStockton, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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MyMichigan Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Hospital Medicine – Midland (Afternoons)
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MyMichigan Health
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Hospital Medicine – Midland (Afternoons)
MyMichigan Health
Midland, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
10,000+

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MyMichigan Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Cardiology – West Branch
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MyMichigan Health
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Cardiology – West Branch
MyMichigan Health
Midland, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Sutter Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Family Medicine (Palo Alto, CA)
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Sutter Health
New 15h ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Family Medicine (Palo Alto, CA)
Sutter Health
Palo Alto, California
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$92.7 - $97.33/hr
10,000+

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Sanford Health
APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
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Sanford Health
New 15h ago
APP - Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Family Medicine
Sanford Health
Chamberlain, South Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Psychiatry
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New 17h ago
Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Psychiatry
77 Consultants
Danvers, Massachusetts
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    Altea Healthcare183
  • Signify Health
    Signify Health103
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    Curana Health95
  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health77
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    Marathon Health77

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services392
  • Insurance15
  • Education11
  • Science & Research7
  • Retail4

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 Altea Healthcare, Signify Health, and Curana Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 20% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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