Physician Assistant Jobs in Arkansas
Physician assistant jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in primary care, rural health, and hospital-based specialty care, with steady demand from entry-level to experienced clinicians across a state where provider shortages keep hiring active. Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith account for the largest share of openings, anchored by major employers including UAMS Health, Baptist Health, and Mercy Health. The most consistently in-demand specialties are family medicine, emergency medicine, and orthopedics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Education
- A Masters degree in nursing is required. Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. ACLS certification required. Physician Assistant applicants are also considered.
- Experience
- Three to five years experience in hospital medicine preferred.
- Physical
- This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
- Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- JOB SUMMARY
- The hospitalist advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist must possess knowledge of professional medical practice and care to administer and evaluate patient care; knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer care; knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; knowledge of common safety hazard and precautions to establish a safe work environment; skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care, skill in maintaining medical records, skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, patient care staff, supervising physicians, medical community, and referring providers. This position is required to utilize independent judgment. May include remote work duties.
Location: St. Bernards Healthcare · HOSPITALISTS PROGRAM
Schedule: Full Time, 7pm - 7am, 7 on 7 off, 7pm-7am, includes weekends and holidays
- JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Education
- A Masters degree in nursing is required. Licensed by Arkansas State Board of Nursing as an Advanced Practice Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist. Certification by national certifying body with prescriptive privileges. ACLS certification required. Physician Assistant applicants are also considered.
- Experience
- Three to five years experience in hospital medicine preferred.
- Physical
- This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
- Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards. Frequent exposure to unpleasant odors. Close eye work. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Distinguish smells. Distinguish temperatures by touch and proximity. May be exposed to airborne and infectious materials. Required to stand, walk, sit, push and pull, use fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Reach with hands and arms. Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- JOB SUMMARY
- The hospitalist advanced practice nurse or clinical nurse specialist must possess knowledge of professional medical practice and care to administer and evaluate patient care; knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer care; knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; knowledge of common safety hazard and precautions to establish a safe work environment; skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of medicine to provide on-going patient care, skill in maintaining medical records, skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, patient care staff, supervising physicians, medical community, and referring providers. This position is required to utilize independent judgment. May include remote work duties.
Location: St. Bernards Healthcare · HOSPITALISTS PROGRAM
Schedule: Full Time, 7pm - 7am, 7 on 7 off, 7pm-7am, includes weekends and holidays
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The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Arkansas.
- Active Arkansas physician assistant license issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA certification required
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- Experience in a clinical specialty such as primary care, emergency medicine, or orthopedics
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for hospital or emergency settings
- Ability to prescribe under a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising Arkansas physician
Physician Assistant Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician assistant in Arkansas?
To practice as a physician assistant in Arkansas, you must hold an active license from the Arkansas State Medical Board, which requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited master's program and a passing score on the PANCE administered by the NCCPA. After licensure, Arkansas requires physician assistants to practice under a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician. Maintaining NCCPA certification through continuing medical education is also required for license renewal.
How much do physician assistants make in Arkansas?
Physician assistants in Arkansas earn a median of about $118,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $88,160 for the lowest 10% to over $159,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician assistants in Arkansas?
Arkansas physician assistant roles are posted by Access Medical Clinic, SynergenX Health, and Pinnacle Fertility and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arkansas's large integrated health systems and rural health networks tend to generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Arkansas cities have the most physician assistant jobs?
Little Rock, Rison, and Danville have the most physician assistant openings in Arkansas. Little Rock drives the largest share as the state capital and home to UAMS Health and Baptist Health's flagship facilities, while Fayetteville and Fort Smith benefit from regional hospital systems and growing outpatient clinic networks serving Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is largely hands-on and clinic or hospital based, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of physician assistant openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles are most often in telehealth triage, chronic disease management, or utilization review rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate clinical position within a large health system, where onboarding programs provide structured supervision. UAMS Health and Baptist Health both hire new graduates into primary care and hospitalist roles with mentored transitions. Candidates who completed clinical rotations at Arkansas facilities have a clear advantage when applying locally. Holding an active Arkansas State Medical Board license and a completed collaborative practice agreement draft before interviewing also speeds the credentialing process.
Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings. Search for roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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