Primary Care Physician Assistant Jobs
Primary Care Physician Assistant jobs are open across health systems, private practices, urgent care, and federally qualified health centers, with specializations in family medicine, internal medicine, and preventive care, from new-grad to lead and supervising PA roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) — South Minneapolis Market
Job Description
Employment type: Full-time (30–40 hours/week) | Level: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: South Minneapolis market, Minnesota | Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Compensation: $240,000–$300,000+ total package, including base salary, quality bonus, CME, PTO and paid holidays
Who we are
Herself Health provides primary care designed for women 65 and older. Our model addresses the needs of women later in life, including post-menopausal care, bone health, weight management, and mental, social and emotional well-being. We bring personalized care and meaningful relationships to the communities we serve.
Our Mission: We deliver exceptional, compassionate, and high value advanced primary care for the unique needs of maturing women, empower HER to live a healthier, fuller life.
How you will work
We look for colleagues who put patients first, collaborate across teams and take ownership of their work. You bring curiosity, sound judgment and a willingness to learn, using feedback and data to improve how we care for patients and support one another.
Our values guide how we work, make decisions and show up for our patients and one another. We bring them to life through our everyday actions:
Her, First — We center every decision on the women we serve.
Curious, Always Learning — We ask questions, seek feedback and keep improving.
Own it, Act — We take responsibility, follow through and solve problems.
Together, Unstoppable — We share knowledge and support each other to deliver better care.
About the role
The Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) delivers comprehensive, relationship-based primary care to maturing women within Herself Health's interdisciplinary, value-based care model. You will evaluate acute and chronic conditions, manage complex medications, support preventive and emotional well-being needs, and collaborate with teammates to improve quality and patient outcomes. This market-based opportunity supports our South Minneapolis market clinics. The primary clinic assignment and any cross-site coverage expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.
What you will do
- Provide longitudinal, comprehensive primary care for maturing women, evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, menopause, osteoporosis and weight concerns.
- Develop individualized care plans and provide empathetic education, counseling, preventive care and health maintenance guidance.
- Manage complex medication regimens, including polypharmacy review and appropriate medication reduction, while addressing mental, social and emotional well-being.
- Partner with advanced practice clinicians, nurses, medical assistants and other interdisciplinary teammates to coordinate timely, high-quality care.
- Proactively manage population health and care gaps in our value-based care model, supporting HEDIS quality measures and the IHI Quintuple Aim.
- Maintain accurate, complete clinical documentation and coding practices, and contribute to organizational quality, clinical and operational goals.
- Help strengthen care workflows, share clinical best practices and contribute to a collaborative, patient-first clinic culture.
What you bring
Required qualifications
- MD or DO with current or eligible Minnesota medical licensure and board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM).
- At least 3–5 years of experience providing longitudinal care for patients with complex chronic conditions.
- Experience developing individualized care plans, counseling patients on prevention and health maintenance, and managing multiple medications.
- Comfort providing care to older adults, including well-woman assessments, and adapting to evolving clinical needs.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, value-based care principles, including care quality, outcomes and cost stewardship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration, NPI, Medicare and other payer credentialing, and required continuing medical education.
- Authorization to work in the United States; ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening and organizational infection-prevention requirements.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in geriatric medicine, women's health, or care for older adult populations.
- Experience in value-based care, population health, HEDIS quality measures or risk-adjusted documentation.
- Experience performing office-based procedures within scope of practice, such as skin biopsies, joint injections or endometrial biopsies.
- Experience in a growing practice or new clinic environment; proficiency with Athenahealth or a similar EMR and Microsoft Office.
Location and schedule
Work arrangement: Clinic-based across the listed market locations; specific primary assignment and coverage arrangements to be confirmed.
Schedule: Full-time, 30–40 hours per week; specific days and clinical schedule determined with the hiring team.
Clinic locations:
Highland Park: 2004 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55116
Lyndale: 5450 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Eagan: 2000 Rahncliff Ct, Suite 400, Eagan, MN 55122
Equal opportunity
We support Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO). We are committed to an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, parental status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Compliance expectations
All employees of Herself Health are expected to fully understand and abide by the practice's compliance policies and procedures. Employees are provided training upon hire and annually and regularly notified of changes as needed. It is expected that all employees will report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to their direct supervisor, Human Resources, or the Compliance Officer.
Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) — South Minneapolis Market
Job Description
Employment type: Full-time (30–40 hours/week) | Level: Physician (MD/DO)
Location: South Minneapolis market, Minnesota | Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Compensation: $240,000–$300,000+ total package, including base salary, quality bonus, CME, PTO and paid holidays
Who we are
Herself Health provides primary care designed for women 65 and older. Our model addresses the needs of women later in life, including post-menopausal care, bone health, weight management, and mental, social and emotional well-being. We bring personalized care and meaningful relationships to the communities we serve.
Our Mission: We deliver exceptional, compassionate, and high value advanced primary care for the unique needs of maturing women, empower HER to live a healthier, fuller life.
How you will work
We look for colleagues who put patients first, collaborate across teams and take ownership of their work. You bring curiosity, sound judgment and a willingness to learn, using feedback and data to improve how we care for patients and support one another.
Our values guide how we work, make decisions and show up for our patients and one another. We bring them to life through our everyday actions:
Her, First — We center every decision on the women we serve.
Curious, Always Learning — We ask questions, seek feedback and keep improving.
Own it, Act — We take responsibility, follow through and solve problems.
Together, Unstoppable — We share knowledge and support each other to deliver better care.
About the role
The Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) delivers comprehensive, relationship-based primary care to maturing women within Herself Health's interdisciplinary, value-based care model. You will evaluate acute and chronic conditions, manage complex medications, support preventive and emotional well-being needs, and collaborate with teammates to improve quality and patient outcomes. This market-based opportunity supports our South Minneapolis market clinics. The primary clinic assignment and any cross-site coverage expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.
What you will do
- Provide longitudinal, comprehensive primary care for maturing women, evaluating and treating acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, thyroid disorders, menopause, osteoporosis and weight concerns.
- Develop individualized care plans and provide empathetic education, counseling, preventive care and health maintenance guidance.
- Manage complex medication regimens, including polypharmacy review and appropriate medication reduction, while addressing mental, social and emotional well-being.
- Partner with advanced practice clinicians, nurses, medical assistants and other interdisciplinary teammates to coordinate timely, high-quality care.
- Proactively manage population health and care gaps in our value-based care model, supporting HEDIS quality measures and the IHI Quintuple Aim.
- Maintain accurate, complete clinical documentation and coding practices, and contribute to organizational quality, clinical and operational goals.
- Help strengthen care workflows, share clinical best practices and contribute to a collaborative, patient-first clinic culture.
What you bring
Required qualifications
- MD or DO with current or eligible Minnesota medical licensure and board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM).
- At least 3–5 years of experience providing longitudinal care for patients with complex chronic conditions.
- Experience developing individualized care plans, counseling patients on prevention and health maintenance, and managing multiple medications.
- Comfort providing care to older adults, including well-woman assessments, and adapting to evolving clinical needs.
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication and collaborative problem-solving skills.
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, value-based care principles, including care quality, outcomes and cost stewardship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DEA registration, NPI, Medicare and other payer credentialing, and required continuing medical education.
- Authorization to work in the United States; ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening and organizational infection-prevention requirements.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in geriatric medicine, women's health, or care for older adult populations.
- Experience in value-based care, population health, HEDIS quality measures or risk-adjusted documentation.
- Experience performing office-based procedures within scope of practice, such as skin biopsies, joint injections or endometrial biopsies.
- Experience in a growing practice or new clinic environment; proficiency with Athenahealth or a similar EMR and Microsoft Office.
Location and schedule
Work arrangement: Clinic-based across the listed market locations; specific primary assignment and coverage arrangements to be confirmed.
Schedule: Full-time, 30–40 hours per week; specific days and clinical schedule determined with the hiring team.
Clinic locations:
Highland Park: 2004 Ford Pkwy, St. Paul, MN 55116
Lyndale: 5450 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Eagan: 2000 Rahncliff Ct, Suite 400, Eagan, MN 55122
Equal opportunity
We support Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO). We are committed to an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, parental status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Compliance expectations
All employees of Herself Health are expected to fully understand and abide by the practice's compliance policies and procedures. Employees are provided training upon hire and annually and regularly notified of changes as needed. It is expected that all employees will report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to their direct supervisor, Human Resources, or the Compliance Officer.
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Who's Hiring
- US Department of Veterans Affairs126
- Optum121
- Purple Cow Recruiting70
- CenterWell58
- Privia Medical43
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services326
- Education43
- Insurance27
- Technology & Software25
- Non-Profit & Social Services22
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in primary care physician assistant jobs.
- Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an ARC-PA-accredited program
- Current NCCPA certification (PANCE passed) and active state PA licensure
- Experience with chronic disease management including diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks
- DEA registration and prescriptive authority in the state of employment
- BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire
Tips for Your Primary Care Physician Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to practice setting
Hiring managers in family medicine scan for specific experience with chronic disease management, preventive screenings, and EMR documentation. Swap generic clinical language for the exact workflows and patient populations you handled, matched to each job posting's practice type.
List your certifications above the fold
NCCPA certification, state licensure, and DEA registration are non-negotiable for most primary care roles. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so reviewers confirm compliance before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists primary care physician assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by supervising physician specialty
Primary care PA roles differ significantly depending on whether the supervising physician is a family medicine doctor, internist, or geriatrician. Read postings carefully for the collaborating physician's background and confirm it aligns with your clinical training and patient care experience.
Prepare for clinical scenario questions early
Interviewers at health systems and group practices routinely ask how you manage hypertension, diabetes, or same-day urgent complaints. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning out loud so your answers reflect the structured, evidence-based approach primary care employers expect from day one.
Negotiate scope before you sign
Before accepting an offer, confirm the written collaboration agreement, prescriptive authority terms, and call coverage expectations. Primary care PA contracts vary widely by state and practice size, and mismatches in scope are one of the most common reasons new hires leave within the first year.
Primary Care Physician Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most primary care physician assistants?
The companies hiring the most primary care physician assistants right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Optum, and Purple Cow Recruiting, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems and large multispecialty group practices consistently post the highest volume of primary care PA roles nationwide.
How many primary care physician assistant jobs are remote?
About 15% of primary care physician assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are chronic care management, telehealth triage, and care coordination positions that do not require in-person patient exams.
How do you become a primary care physician assistant?
You earn a bachelor's degree with the required science prerequisites, then complete an accredited master's-level PA program that includes clinical rotations in primary care settings. After graduating, you pass the PANCE to become NCCPA-certified, obtain your state PA license, and secure DEA registration if prescriptive authority is required in your state.
How do you get hired as a primary care physician assistant with little experience?
Emphasize your primary care clinical rotations and any family medicine or internal medicine preceptorships on your resume, since most employers understand new graduates arrive without independent practice hours. Applying to federally qualified health centers, rural health clinics, and community health organizations can give you a stronger foothold because these settings actively recruit new grads and often provide structured mentorship from supervising physicians.
What does the primary care physician assistant interview process look like?
Most primary care PA interviews begin with a phone or video screen with HR or a practice administrator, followed by an in-person day that includes a panel interview with the supervising physician and clinical staff. Expect questions about your approach to common primary care presentations, your EMR experience, and how you handle after-hours or same-day urgent cases before the practice extends an offer.
Where can I find and apply to primary care physician assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to primary care physician assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from practices, health systems, and clinics across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty background and practice setting preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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