Physician Assistant Jobs in Arizona

Physician assistant jobs in Arizona are among the most active in the Southwest, with steady demand concentrated in primary care, urgent care, dermatology, and orthopedics, and openings ranging from new graduate positions through senior and lead PA roles. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale account for the bulk of hiring, anchored by major systems and groups including Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Valleywise Health. The most consistent openings are in family medicine and emergency medicine, where Arizona's growing and aging population keeps demand high year-round. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles60
Top employerOptum
Top cityPhoenix, AZ
Cities hiring27
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Hematology Oncology
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Locum NP (Nurse Practitioner), PA (Physician's Assistant) Hematology Oncology
77 Consultants
Kingman, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
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Physician Assistant
GoTo Sleep Center
Glendale, Arizona
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$105k - $110k/yr
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NextCare Urgent Care
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care Float | Full-Time
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Urgent Care Float | Full-Time
NextCare Urgent Care
Scottsdale, Arizona
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60 - $80/hr
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Privia Medical Group
Neurology Physician Assistant - Avondale
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Privia Medical Group
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Neurology Physician Assistant - Avondale
Privia Medical Group
Avondale, Arizona
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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AZ Pain Management and Neurology
Physician assistant or nurse practioner
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AZ Pain Management and Neurology
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Physician assistant or nurse practioner
AZ Pain Management and Neurology
Mesa, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$110k - $170k/yr
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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Arizona

Where Arizona roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Tucson
6 jobs
Scottsdale
5 jobs
Mesa
4 jobs
Glendale
4 jobs
Gilbert
3 jobs
Kingman
3 jobs
Prescott
3 jobs
San Luis
2 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in Arizona

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

Who's Hiring

Optum
Optum6 open roles
Naphcare
Naphcare5 open roles
Privia Medical
Privia Medical3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Animal Care & Pet Services

What Arizona Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Arizona.

  • Active Arizona physician assistant license issued by the Arizona Medical Board
  • Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
  • Current NCCPA certification with valid Physician Assistant-Certified credential
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification depending on specialty
  • Minimum one to three years of clinical experience for most non-entry positions
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances

Physician Assistant Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician assistant in Arizona?

You become a physician assistant in Arizona by completing an accredited master's-level PA program and then applying for licensure through the Arizona Medical Board, which oversees PA licensing in the state. Applicants must hold a current Physician Assistant-Certified credential from the NCCPA and submit verification of their supervised clinical training. Once licensed, PAs in Arizona may prescribe medications, including controlled substances, after registering with the DEA and meeting the board's supervising physician requirements.

How much do physician assistants make in Arizona?

Physician assistants in Arizona earn a median of about $134,650 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,030 for the lowest 10% to over $174,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Arizona?

Employers hiring physician assistants in Arizona right now include Optum, Naphcare, and Privia Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and multispecialty groups tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly across the greater Phoenix and Tucson corridors.

Which Arizona cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

The cities with the most physician assistant openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale. Phoenix drives the largest share of listings given the concentration of Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Valleywise Health campuses there, while Tucson's volume is shaped by Banner University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health Sciences, and Scottsdale reflects strong demand from private specialty practices and urgent care groups serving the East Valley.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Arizona?

Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is predominantly hands-on and clinic- or hospital-based, which limits remote opportunities significantly. About 0% of physician assistant openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are most likely to involve telehealth consultation, chronic disease management follow-up, or utilization review rather than primary patient care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to formal new-graduate or postgraduate PA residency programs, several of which are offered by Arizona institutions including Banner Health and Valleywise Health across specialties like emergency medicine and primary care. New graduates can also pursue roles as surgical first-assist PAs or urgent care PAs, positions that many Arizona groups fill with new grads under close supervision. Holding an active Arizona Medical Board license and a clean NCCPA certification before applying puts candidates ahead of those still awaiting credentials.

Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Arizona?

You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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