Physician Assistant Jobs in Idaho

Physician assistant jobs in Idaho are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in primary care, emergency medicine, and orthopedics across rural health clinics, critical access hospitals, and growing outpatient practices. The busiest hiring markets are Boise, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello, where large systems like Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, St. Luke's Health System, and Intermountain Health maintain consistent physician assistant rosters. Positions range from new-graduate placements in family medicine to experienced roles in surgical specialties and urgent care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerPortneuf Medical Center
Top cityBoise, ID
Cities hiring11
Work type70% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Post Falls Family Medicine
Post Falls, Idaho
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's degree

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Certified Physician Assistant
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Certified Physician Assistant
SPECIALTY MEDICAL OFFICE
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$50k - $95k/yr
On-Site

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Physician Assistant IV (Medical Director)
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Physician Assistant IV (Medical Director)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Boise, Idaho
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$134k - $183k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree
10,000+

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Hospitalist Dayshift Physician Assistant Position in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho
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Hospitalist Dayshift Physician Assistant Position in beautiful Pocatello, Idaho
Portneuf Medical Center
Pocatello, Idaho
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Virtual Physician Assistant - West - WA CO or CA Licensed
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Virtual Physician Assistant - West - WA CO or CA Licensed
One Medical
Boise, Idaho
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$59.1 - $65.5/hr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Idaho

Where Idaho roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boise
6 jobs
Pocatello
3 jobs
Idaho Falls
3 jobs
Ammon
1 job
Burley
1 job
Salmon
1 job
Caldwell
1 job
Lewiston
1 job
Post Falls
1 job

Physician Assistant Job Market in Idaho

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

Who's Hiring

Portneuf Medical Center3 open roles
US Department of Veterans Affairs3 open roles
Ada County1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Idaho Employers Look For

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

  • Active Idaho physician assistant license issued by the Idaho State Board of Medicine
  • Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
  • Current NCCPA certification with valid Physician Assistant-Certified credential
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for clinical settings
  • Experience or clinical rotations in primary care, emergency, or orthopedic medicine
  • Ability to obtain DEA registration and prescriptive authority under Idaho law

Physician Assistant Jobs in Idaho: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician assistant in Idaho?

You must hold an active physician assistant license from the Idaho State Board of Medicine to practice in Idaho. Licensure requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program and a passing score on the PANCE, the national certification exam administered by the NCCPA. Idaho also requires physician assistants to practice with a supervising physician under a written agreement filed with the Board. Applications are submitted directly through the Idaho State Board of Medicine.

How much do physician assistants make in Idaho?

Physician assistants in Idaho earn a median of about $133,790 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,590 for the lowest 10% to over $160,120 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Idaho?

Idaho physician assistant roles are posted by Portneuf Medical Center, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Ada County and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. St. Luke's Health System and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center are among the most consistent large-system hirers, with openings in both urban Boise facilities and rural critical access clinics throughout the state.

Which Idaho cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

Boise, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls are the Idaho cities with the most physician assistant openings. Boise dominates because it is home to the state's two largest health systems and a growing network of specialty and urgent care practices, while Idaho Falls and Pocatello draw openings through regional medical centers that serve large surrounding rural populations with limited local provider access.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Idaho?

Yes, but they're rare. About 30% of physician assistant openings tied to Idaho are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of the role. The exceptions are telehealth positions focused on behavioral health, chronic disease management, and post-visit follow-up care, which represent the most common remote work available to Idaho-based physician assistants.

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

New graduates have the best entry point through postgraduate residency programs, with St. Luke's Health System running one of the few structured PA residencies in Idaho focused on primary and urgent care. Applying to critical access hospitals in rural communities such as Grangeville, Weiser, or McCall is another realistic path, as these facilities face persistent staffing shortages and actively recruit new graduates. Completing Idaho clinical rotations during your training, securing your supervising physician agreement early, and holding current NCCPA certification at the time of application all strengthen your candidacy significantly.

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

You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Idaho on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search for roles that fit your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the positions that match.

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