Physician Assistant Internships
Physician assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on clinical and administrative project experience, mentorship from working physician assistants, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Distribution & Wholesale and Construction & Real Estate, with Constellation Energy, First National Bank, and Textron Systems among the employers posting roles now.
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- Accurately prepare a variety of reports and/or prepare work papers in accordance to the firm’s standard of quality
- Prepare various types of tax returns as directed, as well as address review comments in a timely manner
- Prepare quarterly estimate tax calculations
- This internship is hybrid, meaning it will be a combination of remote and in-office work; candidates must be able to be in the office on a regular basis (minimum of 50% working in office)
- Internship to start during candidate’s junior or senior year of school; candidates completing their master’s program will also be considered
- GPA 3.0 or greater is preferred
- Availability to work approximate 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday); set schedule required
- Occasionally Saturdays may be needed beginning 3/1 through the end of the internship (4-6 hours)
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized with good time management skills
- Snodgrass does not currently sponsor candidates for employment
- Accurately prepare a variety of reports and/or prepare work papers in accordance to the firm’s standard of quality
- Prepare various types of tax returns as directed, as well as address review comments in a timely manner
- Prepare quarterly estimate tax calculations
- This internship is hybrid, meaning it will be a combination of remote and in-office work; candidates must be able to be in the office on a regular basis (minimum of 50% working in office)
- Internship to start during candidate’s junior or senior year of school; candidates completing their master’s program will also be considered
- GPA 3.0 or greater is preferred
- Availability to work approximate 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday); set schedule required
- Occasionally Saturdays may be needed beginning 3/1 through the end of the internship (4-6 hours)
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly organized with good time management skills
- Snodgrass does not currently sponsor candidates for employment
Physician Assistant Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Constellation Energy22
- First National Bank9
- Textron Systems8
- Allan Myers6
- Philips5
Top Industries Hiring
- Distribution & Wholesale
- Construction & Real Estate
Tips for Your Physician Assistant Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer physician assistant internships
Large health systems and hospital networks open summer intern applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September. Smaller clinics and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings consistently rather than waiting for a single recruitment season, and submit materials as soon as a role you qualify for appears.
Build clinical proof before your first application
PA intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so lead with documented project work instead. A capstone case study, a research poster from a clinical rotation, or a published outcomes report gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate. Name the assessment tools, clinical guidelines, or software platforms you used so the work is specific and verifiable.
Combine campus resources with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your PA school, and faculty advisors often know which health systems recruit from your program before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to clinics and smaller organizations running independent cohorts. Working both channels widens the pool of roles you can realistically reach.
Practice the physician assistant intern interview format out loud
PA intern screens often include clinical scenario or case-based questions where interviewers assess your diagnostic reasoning as much as your final answer. Practice walking through a patient presentation out loud, explaining your differential and plan step by step, before your first interview. Hesitation on format is harder to recover from than a gap in clinical knowledge.
Target structured rotational programs early in your search
Many large health systems run formal rotational internships that cycle PA students through multiple specialties in a single program. These cohorts are designed for people new to clinical practice, recruit through PA school partnerships, and fill competitive spots in the first application wave. Identify the programs that align with your specialty interests and apply as soon as they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 86% of the physician assistant internships listed here, reflecting how much direct patient care requires in-person presence. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting listings, then filter by location and work type so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Physician Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a physician assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and clinical project work rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A documented case study or patient-care simulation portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where PA program recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person and can verify clinical training firsthand.
Can a physician assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for physician assistant interns is consistent performance on real patient-care or research tasks, available headcount on the team, and expressing interest in a return offer before the internship ends. Treat the role as an audition without counting on a specific outcome.
When should I apply for physician assistant internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large health systems and hospital networks recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications open months before the program starts. Smaller clinics, research organizations, and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than in a single seasonal push gives you the widest window.
Are physician assistant internships paid?
Most professional physician assistant internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by employer size, clinical setting, and location, and listings show pay where the employer discloses it. Academic medical centers and large health systems tend to have structured stipend or hourly rates, while smaller private practices vary more widely.
What should a physician assistant internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented clinical or research projects rather than work history, naming the tools and methods used and linking to any published case studies, patient outcomes reports, or capstone presentations where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in clinical medicine, anatomy, and pharmacology. Keep the resume to one page so reviewers can assess your training at a glance.
Are there remote physician assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the physician assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. These positions typically focus on health informatics, telehealth coordination, research, or administrative work rather than direct patient care. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a physician assistant student rotational internship?
Rotational internships place PA students across multiple clinical specialties, such as internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics, within a single program cycle. They target people early in their PA training, expose you to a range of practice settings, and help you identify which specialty to pursue. These programs recruit early through PA school partnerships and fill competitive slots in the first application wave.
Can international students get physician assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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