Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in hospital systems, primary care networks, and rural health clinics, with demand running strong from entry-level to senior independent practice roles. Most openings cluster in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers like Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Medical Center maintain large and consistent hiring pipelines. Acute care, family medicine, and oncology are the specialties driving the highest volume of postings across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles44
Top employerOchsner Health
Top cityCovington, LA
Cities hiring17
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Clark Integrated Medical Clinics
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Clark Integrated Medical Clinics
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Clark Integrated Medical Clinics
Pineville, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60 - $70/hr
On-Site
Master's degree

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Shriners Children's
Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Pediatric Orthopedics
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Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) - Pediatric Orthopedics
Shriners Children's
Shreveport, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Curana Health
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Curana Health
Added 1w ago
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Curana Health
Monroe, Louisiana
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Master's degree in nursing
1,001-5,000

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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Covington
7 jobs
Baton Rouge
6 jobs
Shreveport
5 jobs
Monroe
4 jobs
Slidell
4 jobs
Lafayette
4 jobs
New Orleans
2 jobs
Ponchatoula
2 jobs
Abita Springs
2 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Ochsner Health
    Ochsner Health12
  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
    Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport6
  • FMOL Health
    FMOL Health3
  • Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana
    Ochsner Lsu Health System Of North Louisiana3
  • Curana Health
    Curana Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Louisiana Employers Look For

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

  • Active Louisiana nurse practitioner or physician assistant license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
  • National certification from NCCPA for physician assistants or ANCC or AANP for nurse practitioners
  • Master's degree or doctoral degree from an accredited NP or PA program
  • Current DEA registration and state controlled substance permit where prescribing authority is required
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or acute care setting
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Louisiana?

Nurse practitioners in Louisiana must hold a graduate degree from an accredited NP program and pass a national certification exam, then apply for licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. Physician assistants must pass the PANCE and register with the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. Both roles require a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician in Louisiana before practicing independently.

Which companies hire nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Louisiana?

Employers hiring nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Louisiana right now include Ochsner Health, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, and FMOL Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Louisiana's large integrated health systems and federally qualified health centers are among the most active and consistent hirers across the state.

Which Louisiana cities have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs?

Covington, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings in Louisiana. New Orleans and Baton Rouge lead because of their dense concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, while Shreveport's volume is driven by Willis-Knighton and LSU Health, which anchor healthcare employment across the northwestern region.

Are there remote nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Most nurse practitioner and physician assistant roles require direct patient contact, so fully remote positions make up a small share of total openings. About 4% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are concentrated in telehealth triage, chronic disease management, and utilization review.

How can I get hired as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency or fellowship program, and Louisiana employers including Ochsner Health and LSU Health Shreveport run structured post-graduate training programs for NPs and PAs entering acute care or primary care. Candidates transitioning from RN or PA-C roles in adjacent specialties often move into these positions first. A Louisiana state license, completed collaborative practice agreement, and clinical rotation experience at a Louisiana site strengthens any application significantly.

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

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Louisiana employers. Search the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the ones that match.

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