Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

Physician Assistant jobs in New Jersey are open across Newark, New Brunswick, and Edison and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Rutgers University, Carbon Health, and Hackensack Meridian Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

Find Physician Assistant Jobs

Overview

Open roles64+
Top employerRutgers University
Top cityNewark, NJ
Cities hiring34
Work type98% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

Showing 5 of 64+ Physician Assistant jobs

Carbon Health
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
We won't show you this job again
Carbon Health
Added 1w ago
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carbon Health
Township of Franklin, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$101k - $179k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Carbon Health
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
We won't show you this job again
Carbon Health
Added 1w ago
Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Carbon Health
Township of Lawrence, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$74 - $85/hr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Carbon Health
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
We won't show you this job again
Carbon Health
Added 1w ago
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Carbon Health
Township of Howell, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$96k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Carbon Health
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
We won't show you this job again
Carbon Health
Added 1w ago
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Carbon Health
Montgomery, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$96k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

Carbon Health
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
We won't show you this job again
Carbon Health
Added 2w ago
Urgent Care Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner
Carbon Health
Browns Mills, New Jersey
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$96k - $171k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 64 Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Physician Assistant Jobs

Physician Assistant Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Newark
13 jobs
New Brunswick
6 jobs
Edison
3 jobs
Jersey City
3 jobs
Pennington
3 jobs
Piscataway
3 jobs
Green Brook Township
2 jobs
Hackensack
2 jobs
Parsippany
2 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in New Jersey

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

Who's Hiring

  • Rutgers University
    Rutgers University21
  • Carbon Health
    Carbon Health10
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
    Hackensack Meridian Health7
  • RWJBarnabas Health
    RWJBarnabas Health6
  • National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
    National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa.4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services32
  • Education21
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
  • Insurance4
  • Construction & Real Estate3

What New Jersey Employers Look For

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

  • Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited program
  • Current NCCPA certification (PANCE passage or maintenance of certification)
  • Active state PA license or eligibility for licensure in the hiring state
  • Two or more years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for acute care or hospital roles

Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How many physician assistant jobs are there in New Jersey?

There are 64+ physician assistant openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Newark, New Brunswick, and Edison. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.

How much do physician assistants make in New Jersey?

Physician assistants in New Jersey earn a median of about $165,690 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $117,860 for the lowest 10% to over $207,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which New Jersey cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

Newark, New Brunswick, and Edison have the most physician assistant openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire physician assistants in New Jersey?

Employers hiring physician assistants in New Jersey include Rutgers University, Carbon Health, and Hackensack Meridian Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in New Jersey?

Yes. About 2% of physician assistant openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.

How do I apply for physician assistant jobs in New Jersey?

You can apply to physician assistant jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.

See All 64 Physician Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

Find roles in New Jersey that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Physician Assistant Jobs