Physician Assistant Jobs in Michigan
Physician assistant jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in primary care, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and hospital-based acute care settings at every level from new graduate to senior PA. The heaviest hiring is in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where major systems like Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and Michigan Medicine anchor a dense network of hospitals, specialty clinics, and outpatient practices. Surgical and urgent care subspecialties are among the most in-demand areas across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Organization: Life Health Care
Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Work Setting: In-Person, Virtual/Telehealth, or Hybrid
Location: Michigan
Schedule: Flexible scheduling available
Position Summary
Life Health Care is seeking a compassionate and dependable Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing healthcare team. This position may be performed virtually, in person, or through a hybrid arrangement. Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered.
The ideal candidate is committed to providing respectful, patient-centered care to individuals from diverse backgrounds, including patients experiencing substance use disorders, mental health concerns, chronic health conditions, and barriers to traditional healthcare.
Essential Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive and focused patient assessments.
- Obtain and document medical histories, symptoms, medications, and treatment needs.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic health conditions within the provider’s scope of practice.
- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with patients and the care team.
- Prescribe medications when appropriate and permitted by licensure and organizational policy.
- Provide medication management and follow-up services.
- Order and interpret laboratory tests, screenings, and other diagnostic services.
- Provide preventive care, health education, and risk-reduction counseling.
- Deliver services through secure telehealth platforms when working virtually.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Follow all HIPAA, confidentiality, clinical, prescribing, and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, therapists, recovery coaches, pharmacies, laboratories, and community partners.
- Make referrals to specialists and community resources when appropriate.
- Participate in case consultation, quality-improvement activities, and team meetings as needed.
- Respond professionally to abnormal test results, medication concerns, and changes in a patient’s condition.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and provide trauma-informed, nonjudgmental care.
- Follow all applicable federal and Michigan laws, licensing standards, and organizational policies.
Preferred Areas of Experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred but not required:
- Primary care
- Family medicine
- Behavioral health
- Addiction medicine
- Medication-assisted treatment or medications for opioid use disorder
- Telehealth
- Community-based healthcare
- Care for underserved or justice-involved populations
- Chronic disease management
- Harm reduction and recovery-oriented care
Required Qualifications
- Current and unrestricted Michigan Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
- Graduate of an accredited NP or PA program.
- Current national board certification.
- Current BLS or CPR certification.
- Ability to obtain and maintain professional liability coverage.
- Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one if prescribing controlled medications is part of the assigned role.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to use electronic medical records and telehealth technology.
- Commitment to patient dignity, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, and recovery-oriented care.
- Ability to successfully complete required background checks, credentialing, and payer enrollment.
Virtual-Position Requirements
Candidates providing virtual services must have:
- A private and professional workspace that protects patient confidentiality.
- Reliable high-speed internet.
- The ability to safely and effectively evaluate patients through telehealth.
- Availability to communicate with on-site clinical and support staff.
- Compliance with all telehealth, prescribing, documentation, and patient-location requirements.
Employment Options
Life Health Care will consider:
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- In-person services
- Virtual/telehealth services
- Hybrid scheduling
- Flexible weekday scheduling based on organizational and patient needs
Specific hours, compensation, benefits, assigned locations, patient volume expectations, and employment arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate believes every patient deserves accessible, respectful, and high-quality healthcare. They are comfortable working with individuals in recovery and understand that substance use disorder is a treatable health condition. They communicate effectively, practice without judgment, and work well within a collaborative, community-based healthcare environment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Life Health Care is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit a résumé, professional references, and a brief statement describing their clinical experience and interest in joining Life Health Care.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in physician assistant jobs across Michigan.
- Active physician assistant license issued by the Michigan Board of Medicine required
- Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program required
- National certification through NCCPA with current PANRE or PANCE passage required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required prior to start date
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain Michigan controlled substance license preferred
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner strongly preferred
Physician Assistant Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a physician assistant in Michigan?
To practice as a physician assistant in Michigan, you must hold an active license issued by the Michigan Board of Medicine, which operates under the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. You first need to complete a master's-level program accredited by ARC-PA, then pass the PANCE administered by NCCPA. After passing, you apply for your Michigan PA license through the LARA online portal before you can begin practicing in the state.
How much do physician assistants make in Michigan?
Physician assistants in Michigan earn a median of about $131,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $104,000 for the lowest 10% to over $162,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire physician assistants in Michigan?
Employers hiring physician assistants in Michigan right now include Optimal Care, Munson Healthcare, and Beacon Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, regional hospital networks, and multispecialty group practices generate the most consistent volume of openings across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most physician assistant jobs?
Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Michigan consistently have the most physician assistant openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its concentration of major academic medical centers and specialty hospitals, while Grand Rapids reflects the rapid growth of Corewell Health and surrounding regional systems, and Ann Arbor draws heavily from Michigan Medicine and its affiliated outpatient network.
Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and clinical, so fully remote positions make up a small share of all openings. About 13% of physician assistant openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telehealth triage, utilization review, or chronic disease management rather than direct procedural or inpatient care.
How can I get hired as a physician assistant in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a postgraduate PA residency or fellowship program, and Michigan has several options through Henry Ford Health and Corewell Health that are specifically designed for new graduates entering primary care, emergency medicine, or surgery. Candidates who lack direct PA experience often transition successfully from roles as medical assistants, surgical technologists, or EMTs, and holding an active Michigan PA license with NCCPA certification in hand before applying gives you a concrete advantage over applicants still awaiting credentialing.
Where can I find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, find one that fits your experience and specialty area, and apply directly through the listing.
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