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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Overview

Open roles60
Top employerOptimal Care
Top cityKalamazoo, MI
Cities hiring40
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Samaritan Health Care
Greenville, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Hybrid
CPR Certification

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Family Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner
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Family Physician Assistant or Nurse Practioner
Medical Clinic of Northville
Northville, Michigan
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
On-Site
BLS Certification

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Medical Doctor (MD) / Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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Medical Doctor (MD) / Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
HomeMD Housecall Services
Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
51-200

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Orthopedic Surgery – Hand Surgery, Midland
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant: Orthopedic Surgery – Hand Surgery, Midland
MyMichigan Health
Midland, Michigan
Community & Nonprofit Services
Creative Arts & Performance
Sports & Fitness
BLS Certification
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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kalamazoo
4 jobs
Grand Rapids
4 jobs
Detroit
3 jobs
Midland
2 jobs
Sturgis
2 jobs
Bay City
2 jobs
Petoskey
2 jobs
Ann Arbor
2 jobs
Rochester
2 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in Michigan

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

Who's Hiring

Optimal Care
Optimal Care4 open roles
Munson Healthcare
Munson Healthcare4 open roles
Beacon Health System
Beacon Health System4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Transportation & Logistics

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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