Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant jobs in Rhode Island draw consistent demand from a healthcare market anchored by large academic medical centers, community health networks, and expanding outpatient care. Most of the hiring is concentrated in Providence, Cranston, and Warwick, where employers like Lifespan Health System, Care New England, and Brown Medicine maintain a steady presence. The most in-demand specialties include primary care, urgent care, and behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top employerCare New England Health System
Top cityWarwick, RI
Cities hiring8
Work type75% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Experienced Aesthetic Injector (NP or PA)
Facial Aesthetics Center of Rhode Island
East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
On-Site
11-50

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Arches MSO Rhode Island LLC
Coventry, Rhode Island
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$120k - $140k/yr
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Diamond Accelerator
Westerly, Rhode Island
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$65 - $85/hr

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Diamond Accelerator
Narragansett, Rhode Island
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$65 - $85/hr

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Diamond Accelerator
Warwick, Rhode Island
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Rhode Island

Where Rhode Island roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Warwick
5 jobs
Providence
4 jobs
Westerly
2 jobs
Bristol
1 job
Coventry
1 job
Cranston
1 job
Narragansett
1 job
East Greenwich
1 job

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Job Market in Rhode Island

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

Who's Hiring

Care New England Health System4 open roles
Diamond Accelerator3 open roles
Optum2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Rhode Island Employers Look For

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

  • Active Rhode Island nurse practitioner or physician assistant license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited program
  • National board certification such as ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
  • Minimum two years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty or care setting
  • Experience using electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions

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

You must hold an active Rhode Island license issued by the Rhode Island Department of Health, which oversees both nurse practitioner and physician assistant licensure. Nurse practitioners need a graduate-level nursing degree and national board certification through ANCC or AANP. Physician assistants must complete an accredited PA program and pass the PANCE through NCCPA. Both pathways require maintaining continuing education for renewal.

Which companies hire nurse practitioner or physician assistants in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island nurse practitioner or physician assistant roles are posted by Care New England Health System, Diamond Accelerator, and Optum and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Rhode Island's hiring is shaped heavily by its large academic health systems and community health centers, which recruit across primary care, specialty, and urgent care settings throughout the state.

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

Warwick, Providence, and Westerly have the most nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings in Rhode Island. Providence dominates as the state's main employment hub, home to Lifespan and Care New England, while Cranston and Warwick support strong outpatient and urgent care volumes that drive consistent hiring outside the capital.

Are there remote nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Rhode Island?

Yes, but they're rare. Most nurse practitioner or physician assistant work is hands-on and requires an in-person clinical setting. About 25% of nurse practitioner or physician assistant openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telehealth roles in behavioral health and chronic disease management making up the largest share of those positions.

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

The most realistic path is applying to new-graduate or residency programs run by large Rhode Island systems like Lifespan Health System and Care New England, which periodically offer structured transition-to-practice programs for newly licensed NPs and PAs. Lateral entry from roles like RN, surgical technologist, or medical assistant in the same organization also opens doors. Completing clinical rotations at Rhode Island sites and securing your Rhode Island Department of Health license before applying gives you a clear edge.

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

You can find and apply to nurse practitioner or physician assistant jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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