Physician Assistant Jobs in Louisiana
Physician assistant jobs in Louisiana are consistently active across primary care, emergency medicine, and surgical specialties, with demand running from new graduates through experienced clinicians. New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport anchor most of the hiring, where established systems like Ochsner Health, LCMC Health, and Willis-Knighton Medical Center maintain a steady presence. The highest volume of openings clusters in family medicine, urgent care, and orthopedics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity!
Schedule: Flexible days. 12 hours a week.
Locations: Bossier City (Primary), Lake Charles, and Monroe, LA
AppleGate Recovery, a division of BayMark Health Services, is a multi-site, multi-service organization providing opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation for patients across the country. Providing high-quality, patient-centered treatment for addiction to prescription medications and other opioids remains the focus of AppleGate’s clinics. Combining evidence-based, medication-assisted treatment with counseling and behavioral services, AppleGate offers the most successful option for many patients.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Knowledge of various substances of abuse, the disease of addiction, and signs and symptoms of detoxification
- Collects and records data such as complete HPI and Assessment and Plan for each patient in a comprehensive, accurate, and systematic manner.
- Counsels patients and helps them understand their limitations and abilities
- Documents patient progress/ regress according to established policies and procedures during appointments or upon notification of change in status from clinical coordinator or treatment center director.
- Supervising and instructing patients in oral medication self-administration and health education as needed
- Knowledge of program policies and procedures
Qualifications | Education | Certifications:
- Must be licensed in the state of LA.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
- At least 6 months of addiction medicine experience.
- Drug rehabilitation training/knowledge preferred.
AppleGate Recovery is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.
AppleGate Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
Description
Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Opportunity!
Schedule: Flexible days. 12 hours a week.
Locations: Bossier City (Primary), Lake Charles, and Monroe, LA
AppleGate Recovery, a division of BayMark Health Services, is a multi-site, multi-service organization providing opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation for patients across the country. Providing high-quality, patient-centered treatment for addiction to prescription medications and other opioids remains the focus of AppleGate’s clinics. Combining evidence-based, medication-assisted treatment with counseling and behavioral services, AppleGate offers the most successful option for many patients.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities
- Knowledge of various substances of abuse, the disease of addiction, and signs and symptoms of detoxification
- Collects and records data such as complete HPI and Assessment and Plan for each patient in a comprehensive, accurate, and systematic manner.
- Counsels patients and helps them understand their limitations and abilities
- Documents patient progress/ regress according to established policies and procedures during appointments or upon notification of change in status from clinical coordinator or treatment center director.
- Supervising and instructing patients in oral medication self-administration and health education as needed
- Knowledge of program policies and procedures
Qualifications | Education | Certifications:
- Must be licensed in the state of LA.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.
- At least 6 months of addiction medicine experience.
- Drug rehabilitation training/knowledge preferred.
AppleGate Recovery is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.
AppleGate Recovery is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana physician assistant license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- Current NCCPA certification and valid DEA registration where prescribing is required
- Current BLS certification, with ACLS required for emergency or hospital-based roles
- Prior clinical experience in a relevant specialty such as family medicine, surgery, or urgent care
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and patient education
Physician Assistant Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician assistant in Louisiana?
To work as a physician assistant in Louisiana, you must hold an active license from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. That requires graduating from an ARC-PA accredited master's-level program and passing the PANCE administered by the NCCPA. After licensure you must also register with a supervising physician through the Board before practicing. Continuing education and periodic NCCPA recertification keep the credential current.
How much do physician assistants make in Louisiana?
Physician assistants in Louisiana earn a median of about $128,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,920 for the lowest 10% to over $162,200 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician assistants in Louisiana?
Louisiana physician assistant roles are posted by Ochsner Health, Curana Health, and BayMark Health Services and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Louisiana's largest health systems, rural critical access hospitals, and multispecialty outpatient groups all post regularly, reflecting the state's mix of urban academic centers and underserved rural communities.
Which Louisiana cities have the most physician assistant jobs?
Lafayette, Houma, and Monroe have the most physician assistant openings in Louisiana. New Orleans leads because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers and large health systems, while Baton Rouge draws volume from regional hospitals and a growing outpatient market, and Shreveport's openings are shaped by Willis-Knighton Medical Center and the LSU Health Sciences Center anchoring the northwest region.
Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is inherently hands-on, requiring direct patient contact, so the great majority of roles are on-site. About 14% of physician assistant openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in telehealth triage, utilization review, or care management functions rather than traditional clinical practice.
How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a postgraduate residency or fellowship program, and Louisiana has options through Ochsner Health and LSU Health that accept new graduates in primary care and hospital medicine. Applying for urgent care or correctional health roles is another concrete route, as those settings frequently onboard newly licensed PAs. Completing your Louisiana Board registration quickly and holding a current NCCPA certificate gives your application a clear edge over candidates still in process.
Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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