Physician Assistant Jobs in Ohio

Physician assistant jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in primary care, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and cardiology from entry-level new graduates through senior and supervising roles. The highest volume of openings is in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large systems like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health maintain ongoing physician assistant hiring across their networks. Outpatient specialty practices and urgent care groups throughout the state round out the market beyond the major metros. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles94
Top employerMercy Health
Top cityCleveland, OH
Cities hiring46
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Small Business Sales Merchant Regional (N. Pittsburgh PA, Youngstown-Akron-Cleveland, OH)
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Small Business Sales Merchant Regional (N. Pittsburgh PA, Youngstown-Akron-Cleveland, OH)
Global Payments
Akron, Ohio
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care
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Certified Nurse Practitioner (CNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) – Primary Care
Southwoods Health
Columbiana, Ohio
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification

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ER Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
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ER Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
Firelands Health
Sandusky, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
PALS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Adjunct Lab – PA Program – Mercy College
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Adjunct Lab – PA Program – Mercy College
Bon Secours
Toledo, Ohio
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
EMT-P Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant Hybrid Surgical Services
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Physician Assistant Hybrid Surgical Services
University Hospitals
Geneva, Ohio
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$107k - $167k/yr
Hybrid
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Cleveland
9 jobs
Cincinnati
8 jobs
Columbus
7 jobs
Toledo
6 jobs
Akron
5 jobs
Portsmouth
5 jobs
Boardman
3 jobs
Sylvania
3 jobs
Kettering
3 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

  • Mercy Health12
  • ProMedica6
  • 77 Consultants6
  • Cleveland Clinic5
  • PsychoSocial Therapies5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Retail
  • Education

What Ohio Employers Look For

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

  • Active Ohio physician assistant license issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio
  • Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
  • Current NCCPA certification or passing PANCE score on file
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS preferred for clinical settings
  • One to three years of clinical experience in a relevant specialty
  • Strong EMR proficiency with Epic or a comparable platform

Physician Assistant Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician assistant in Ohio?

To become a physician assistant in Ohio, you must graduate from an accredited physician assistant program, pass the PANCE, and obtain a license from the State Medical Board of Ohio. The board requires a completed application, verification of your degree, exam scores, and a supervising physician agreement in most practice settings. Ohio does not issue a temporary license, so your full license must be in place before you start seeing patients.

How much do physician assistants make in Ohio?

Physician assistants in Ohio earn a median of about $132,090 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $96,460 for the lowest 10% to over $210,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Ohio?

Employers hiring physician assistants in Ohio right now include Mercy Health, ProMedica, and 77 Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the most consistent volume, particularly for primary care, urgent care, and surgical specialty roles.

Which Ohio cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Columbus have the most physician assistant openings in Ohio. Columbus and Cleveland lead because of their large academic medical centers and multi-site health systems, while Cincinnati's concentration of tertiary care hospitals and specialty groups keeps demand steady there as well.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is fundamentally hands-on and patient-facing, which limits remote options significantly. About 33% of physician assistant openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to involve telehealth triage, utilization review, or care management rather than direct clinical practice.

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

The most realistic entry path is a post-graduate physician assistant residency or fellowship, and Ohio has several options through large systems like Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth in specialties such as emergency medicine, surgery, and hospital medicine. New graduates who lack residency access often transition into the role from prior careers as paramedics, respiratory therapists, or medical assistants, which can strengthen an application. Holding a current Ohio license and NCCPA certification before you apply gives you a clear advantage in a competitive new-grad market.

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

You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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