Entry Level Physician Assistant Jobs

New grad physician assistant jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, with employers like Optum, University of Maryland Medical System, and Signify Health hiring at this level now.

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Open roles279+
Top stateNew York
Top employerOptum
Top cityCooperstown, NY
Work type87% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Physician Assistant Urology
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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
New 5h ago
Physician Assistant Urology
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
Houston, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Bachelor's

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The University of Iowa
Physician Assistant, Ortho Access, Sports Med and North Liberty Campus
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The University of Iowa
New 7h ago
Physician Assistant, Ortho Access, Sports Med and North Liberty Campus
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree
10,000+

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Optum
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth Assessments - Remote
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Optum
New 8h ago
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Telehealth Assessments - Remote
Optum
Wichita, Kansas
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$113k - $174k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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ProMedica
Physician Assistant or ACNP
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ProMedica
New 12h ago
Physician Assistant or ACNP
ProMedica
Toledo, Ohio
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's

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Hennepin Healthcare
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Urology (1.0 FTE)
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Hennepin Healthcare
New 12h ago
Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Urology (1.0 FTE)
Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Research & Academia
$67 - $77/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Entry Level Physician Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum
    Optum47
  • University of Maryland Medical System
    University of Maryland Medical System13
  • Signify Health
    Signify Health12
  • ConvenientMD
    ConvenientMD11
  • One Medical
    One Medical9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services218
  • Insurance13
  • Technology & Software10
  • Education8
  • Staffing & Recruiting8

Entry Level Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level physician assistant job?

Focus on highlighting your clinical rotation experience, any supervised practice hours, and the specialties you rotated through. Entry level employers look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on patient care exposure, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn within a supervising physician structure. Tailoring your application to the specific setting, whether primary care, urgent care, or a hospital system, gives you a meaningful edge at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level physician assistants?

Companies hiring entry level physician assistants right now include Optum, University of Maryland Medical System, and Signify Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring covers large hospital systems, multispecialty group practices, urgent care networks, and federally qualified health centers that build their teams by bringing on new graduates and training them within established clinical protocols.

Are there remote entry level physician assistant jobs?

Yes, though most physician assistant roles require in-person patient care. About 13% of entry level physician assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote positions tending to concentrate in telehealth platforms and care coordination roles that do not require direct hands-on examination.

Are these new grad physician assistant jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior physician assistant roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised clinical rotation hours toward qualifications, or accepts a strong internship background in place of post-certification work history. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'will train the right candidate.'

Which industries hire the most entry level physician assistants?

Entry level physician assistant roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate at high patient volume, rely on physician assistant extenders to scale care delivery, and have structured onboarding programs that support clinicians who are early in their careers.