Physician Assistant Jobs in New York

Physician assistant jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand across hospital systems, specialty practices, and urgent care networks at every level from new graduate through senior clinician. The heaviest hiring concentrates in New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester, where large systems such as NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health, and Rochester Regional Health maintain consistent pipelines for physician assistants. Orthopedics, emergency medicine, and cardiology generate the most persistent openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles203+
Top employerRochester Regional Health
Top cityNew York, NY
Cities hiring69
Work type78% On-site
Top industryInsurance

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Physician Assistant -Faculty Group Practice (SP), East Meadow - Orthopedic Associates
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Physician Assistant -Faculty Group Practice (SP), East Meadow - Orthopedic Associates
NYU Langone Health
East Meadow, New York
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$148k.06 - $179k.06/yr
NRP Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Full Time Nights
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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist - Full Time Nights
NYU Langone Health
Patchogue, New York
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$139k.12 - $152k.12/yr
NRP Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pancreatic Surgery/Surgical Oncology - experience req
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Physician Assistant or Family Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Pancreatic Surgery/Surgical Oncology - experience req
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$162k.69 - $193k.69/yr
NRP Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant - Observational Medicine
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Physician Assistant - Observational Medicine
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
$100k - $150k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Urgent Care at Home (Virtual Provider) Midwood, Brooklyn,
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Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Urgent Care at Home (Virtual Provider) Midwood, Brooklyn,
Dialog Healthcare
Brooklyn, New York
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$75 - $90/hr
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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in New York

Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bronx
17 jobs
Buffalo
8 jobs
Johnson City
7 jobs
Norwich
5 jobs
Poughkeepsie
5 jobs
Binghamton
4 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in New York

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

Who's Hiring

  • Rochester Regional Health18
  • United Health Services15
  • Nao Medical13
  • Optum10
  • NYU Langone Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Science & Research

What New York Employers Look For

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

  • Active New York State physician assistant license issued by NYSED
  • National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants NCCPA certification required
  • Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty preferred
  • Proficiency with Epic or comparable electronic health record systems

Physician Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician assistant in New York?

You become a physician assistant in New York by earning a master's degree from an accredited program, passing the PANCE exam administered by NCCPA, and applying for licensure through the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions. New York requires a registered license before you can practice, and you must complete continuing medical education credits to renew it every two years. No separate state exam is required beyond PANCE.

How much do physician assistants make in New York?

Physician assistants in New York earn a median of about $160,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $106,440 for the lowest 10% to over $201,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physician assistants in New York?

Employers hiring physician assistants in New York right now include Rochester Regional Health, United Health Services, and Nao Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New York's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers tend to post the most volume, with openings across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty settings throughout the state.

Which New York cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

The cities with the most physician assistant openings in New York are New York, Brooklyn, and Bronx. New York City dominates by volume because of its density of academic medical centers, specialty groups, and large hospital networks, while Buffalo and Rochester generate steady demand through regional health systems like Kaleida Health and Rochester Regional Health anchoring those metro areas.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in New York?

Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and patient-facing, so fully remote positions represent a small fraction of the market. About 22% of physician assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the roles that qualify tend to be in telemedicine, utilization review, or case management rather than direct clinical care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying to a post-graduate physician assistant residency or fellowship program, several of which are offered by major New York institutions including Northwell Health and NewYork-Presbyterian across specialties like emergency medicine and surgery. New graduates can also target urgent care networks and federally qualified health centers in New York City that routinely hire new clinicians under attending supervision. Holding an active New York State license and NCCPA certification before applying accelerates consideration significantly.

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

You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings to see roles by location and setting, find the ones that fit your experience and specialty, and apply directly.

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