Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia

Physician assistant jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, with hiring concentrated in healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and government-affiliated facilities, from entry-level new-graduate positions through senior and lead PA roles. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads region are the busiest hiring corridors, where established employers like Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain ongoing openings. The most in-demand specialties in Virginia are urgent care, orthopedics, emergency medicine, and primary care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles71
Top employer77 Consultants
Top cityLynchburg, VA
Cities hiring38
Work type92% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Signify Health
In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Full Time - Richmond
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In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Full Time - Richmond
Signify Health
Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$87k - $187k/yr
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Hybrid/Remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - NOVA Location
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Hybrid/Remote Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - NOVA Location
Spring Valley Internal Medicine
Alexandria, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$65 - $75/hr
Hybrid
2-10

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Fauquier Health
Medical Assistant (MA) - Physician Practice
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Medical Assistant (MA) - Physician Practice
Fauquier Health
Warrenton, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$19.96 - $20.02/hr
CCMA Certification
1,001-5,000

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Bon Secours
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Physician Practice - Monument Internal Medicine
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Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - Physician Practice - Monument Internal Medicine
Bon Secours
Richmond, Virginia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$19.03 - $28.54/hr
CCMA Certification
10,000+

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Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology
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Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology
Capital Digestive Care - Colonial Gastroenterology
Newport News, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
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Physician Assistant Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lynchburg
5 jobs
Fredericksburg
5 jobs
Fairfax
4 jobs
Norfolk
4 jobs
Richmond
4 jobs
Newport News
4 jobs
Charlottesville
4 jobs
Roanoke
3 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs

Physician Assistant Job Market in Virginia

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

Who's Hiring

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77 Consultants9 open roles
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MId-Atlantic Long Term Care5 open roles
Mary Washington Healthcare
Mary Washington Healthcare4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

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

  • Active Virginia physician assistant license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine
  • Graduate degree from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
  • NCCPA certification with a current Physician Assistant-Certified credential
  • DEA registration or eligibility for prescriptive authority in Virginia
  • Clinical experience in a specialty such as emergency medicine, orthopedics, or primary care
  • Strong electronic health record proficiency, particularly with Epic or Cerner systems

Physician Assistant Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a physician assistant in Virginia?

To practice as a physician assistant in Virginia, you must hold a current license issued by the Virginia Board of Medicine. You first complete a master's-level program accredited by ARC-PA, then pass the PANCE administered by the NCCPA to earn your PA-C credential. After that, you apply for licensure directly through the Virginia Board of Medicine. Virginia also participates in the PA Licensure Compact, which can ease additional state licensing.

How much do physician assistants make in Virginia?

Physician assistants in Virginia earn a median of about $135,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $98,330 for the lowest 10% to over $213,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire physician assistants in Virginia?

Employers hiring physician assistants in Virginia right now include 77 Consultants, MId-Atlantic Long Term Care, and Mary Washington Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of large academic medical systems and government-affiliated facilities means openings appear consistently throughout the year rather than only in seasonal bursts.

Which Virginia cities have the most physician assistant jobs?

The Virginia cities with the most physician assistant openings are Lynchburg, Fredericksburg, and Fairfax. Northern Virginia's proximity to major hospital networks and federal health agencies, Richmond's dense cluster of academic medical centers anchored by VCU Health, and Hampton Roads' large regional health systems like Sentara all generate steady, ongoing demand across specialties.

Are there remote physician assistant jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Physician assistant work is fundamentally clinical and hands-on, so the majority of roles require on-site patient care. About 8% of physician assistant openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telehealth triage, utilization review, or care management rather than direct patient-facing practice.

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

The most realistic entry path is a postgraduate PA residency or fellowship program, and Virginia has several hosted by Inova Health System and VCU Health covering emergency medicine, hospital medicine, and primary care. New graduates who lack specialty experience often start in urgent care or internal medicine settings, where the volume and variety accelerate clinical confidence quickly. Having your Virginia Board of Medicine license in hand before applications go out is the single strongest signal to hiring managers at Virginia health systems.

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

You can find and apply to physician assistant jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty interest, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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