Primary care, hospital medicine, behavioral health, and multi-specialty physician recruiting.
Elina Sindhu
Healthcare Recruiting
Physician assistant staffing for hard-to-fill clinical roles
From surgical practices to hospital medicine, our PA recruiters help hospitals, physician groups, and specialty practices hire experienced Physician Assistants nationwide.
- PA placement across major specialties
- NCCPA PA-C certification and CAQs verified
- Supervision requirements confirmed upfront
Chosen by hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations
PA specialties we place
A surgical PA and a primary care PA are not the same search. Different procedural backgrounds, different supervision structures, different compensation expectations, and different passive candidate pipelines. We recruit across all settings:
Surgical PA / First Assist
OR experience, first-assist certification, open and laparoscopic procedures
Emergency Medicine PA
High-acuity EM experience, procedural competency (intubation, central lines, chest tubes), and shift coverage across Level I/II trauma and community EDs.
Hospital Medicine / Hospitalist PA
Inpatient rounding, admissions, discharge planning, and overnight coverage for community hospitals and health systems.
Orthopedic PA
Fracture management, post-op care, clinic and surgical assist. Sports medicine and spine subspecialty experience verified where required.
Primary Care / Family Medicine PA
Outpatient clinic coverage, chronic disease management, and preventive care for independent practices, FQHCs, and health systems.
Dermatology PA
Medical and procedural dermatology, Mohs surgery assist, cosmetic experience where relevant.
Cardiology PA
Inpatient and outpatient cardiology, stress testing, device clinic, and cardiac surgery assist.
Urgent Care PA
High-volume episodic care, autonomous practice, and fast credentialing timelines.
Neurosurgery / Oncology PA
Subspecialty first-assist and clinic roles where specialty-specific case experience determines fit.
Specialty Practice PA
Cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, neurology, and pulmonology. Specialty-specific case experience confirmed before introduction.
Need PA coverage for a temporary assignment while a permanent search runs? See our Locum Tenens Agency
We look beyond the PA-C credential before introducing a candidate
NCCPA PA-C certification confirmed active through the national registry - not from a CV or self-report
State license verified active in the practice state through the relevant Board of Medicine
CAQ (Certificate of Added Qualifications) verified where the role and specialty warrant it
DEA registration confirmed for prescribing roles
ACLS/BLS certification confirmed
Specialty-specific experience verified - OR hours for surgical PAs, procedure competencies for EM, inpatient case volume for hospital medicine
Employment history, tenure, and career progression reviewed
Schedule preferences, call responsibilities, and practice setting confirmed
Collaborative practice or supervision agreement requirements confirmed with employer before sourcing begins
What to know before starting a PA search
One thing many employers don't realize is that every PA works under a physician relationship defined by state law. In some states, that's a formal supervision agreement. In others, it's a collaborative practice model. Several states, including Michigan, Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Wisconsin, expanded PA practice authority in 2025, but the rules still vary. If you're hiring in a new state or adding a PA to your practice for the first time, it's worth understanding those requirements before the search begins. We review that with you upfront.
The hiring market has changed, too. The number of board-certified PAs has grown quickly, with more than 200,000 practicing nationwide in 2024. Even so, demand is growing even faster. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 20% job growth between 2024 and 2034, with roughly 12,000 new openings every year.
Compensation has continued to rise as well. Median PA pay reached $140,000 in 2025, and more than half of full-time PAs also received a bonus. Surgical and emergency medicine PAs typically earn the most because of the complexity of the work and call requirements. Primary care remains one of the toughest areas to hire, with demand expected to far exceed the available workforce over the next decade.
The other reality is simple. Most experienced PAs are already working. If you're waiting for the right candidate to apply, you'll probably be waiting a while. That's why so much of our recruiting happens through direct outreach instead of job postings.
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We match you with a recruiter who knows your specialty, not someone covering every type of role.
Behavioral health physicians, emergency medicine, and difficult-to-fill physician specialties.
Ray Shimray
Healthcare Recruiting
Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, physician leadership, and executive healthcare hiring.
Annie Larkin
Healthcare Recruiting
70+ additional recruiters dedicated to your specific hiring needs.
Our recent placements
Client names and identifying details have been removed. Some information has been anonymized to protect confidentiality.
Hospital Medicine PA
19 days
Surgical PA (First Assist)
21 days
Emergency Medicine PA
27 days
Hospital Medicine PA
20 days
Orthopedic PA
28 days
Primary Care PA
25 days
Frequently asked questions
In many states, yes. The rules aren't the same everywhere, though. Some states require a formal agreement with a supervising physician, while others have moved to more flexible collaborative practice models. That's one of the first things we'll ask about before we start recruiting.
The search looks completely different. For surgery, we're asking about first assist experience, OR time, procedure mix, call responsibilities, and the surgeons they've worked with. A primary care search is focused on a completely different skill set. Treating every PA search the same is usually how employers end up interviewing the wrong candidates.
Most PA searches are contingency based, which means you only pay if you hire someone we introduce. Placement fees percentage based and there's usually no upfront cost. If you're hiring for a highly specialized or leadership role, we'll let you know if a retained search makes more sense.
Just enough to understand the role. We'll ask about the specialty, setting, compensation, and how the PA will work with the rest of your team.
If you've already tried hiring, we'll also ask what happened. Those conversations usually tell us a lot more than the job description.
The PA your practice needs is already working somewhere else
Finding a Physician Assistant isn't usually the hard part. Finding one who's the right clinical fit, available, and interested is where the work begins.
Talk to a recruiter and start your search today, no upfront fees.
