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Physician Assistant Jobs (all specialties) in Illinois

Showing 41 physician assistant opportunities (all specialties) in Illinois

36 in cities, 5 statewide

General Physician Assistant
Normal, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means we have specialized teams that do nothing but housing, travel arrangements, credentialing, licensing, and so much more. It is one more way we deliver what matters to you. • Nights only -- 6 pm - 6 am, 12-hour shifts • Night and weekend availability required • Approx. 90 patients per day • Patient mix -- pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics • Eme...

General Physician Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Inspire Healthcare
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Physician Assistant | Primary Care Outpatient | Chicago, IL About the Opportunity - Full-time, permanent outpatient primary care PA role, 40 hours/week - Value-based care model keeping older adults on Medicare healthy and out of the hospital - See patients independently, with physician collaboration as needed - Build long-term relationships with patients through longitudinal care - Focus on in-clinic primary care, care coordination and population health; specialists and hospitals handle specialty and acute care Highlights - Dedicated med...

General Physician Assistant
Peoria, Illinois
Inspire Healthcare
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Physician Assistant | Primary Care Outpatient | Peoria, IL About the Opportunity - Full-time, permanent outpatient primary care PA role, 40 hours/week - Value-based care model keeping older adults on Medicare healthy and out of the hospital - See patients independently, with physician collaboration as needed - Build long-term relationships with patients through longitudinal care - Focus on in-clinic primary care, care coordination and population health; specialists and hospitals handle specialty and acute care Highlights - Dedicated medi...

General Physician Assistant
Carbondale, Illinois
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person

Join a high-acuity orthopedic trauma team in Carbondale, Illinois, as an Advanced Practice Provider focused exclusively on orthopedic trauma and acute care. This clinical role manages complex injuries - including pelvic and acetabular fractures - in a fast-paced, non-elective environment, partnering closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary trauma team. Schedule & compensation • Full-time: 175 ten-hour shifts per year; on-site coverage 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., seven days a week • Annual salary: $120,000 • Additional shifts beyond 175 p...

General Physician Assistant
Henry, Illinois
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Permanent
In-person
$104K-$169K per year

Join a team delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across post-acute and skilled nursing facilities in Henry, Illinois. We’re looking for a board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who values clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and working with a supportive, collaborative team. What you’ll do • Provide comprehensive assessments, develop and manage care plans, and coordinate with facility staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. • Work six-hour shifts, with rounds typically beginning between 7:00 and 10...

General Physician Assistant
Harvey, Illinois
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$90-$119 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • Monday - Friday, 4 x 10-hr or 5 x 8-hr shifts -- daytime, no weekends, no call • 8 - 15 patients per day • Hospital-based neurosurgery position • Brain and spinal cord injury management required • Brain and spine surgery involvement required • Stroke, seizure disorders, and altered mental status cases • Nerve and muscle conditions -- myasthenia gravis, Guillain-...

General Physician Assistant
Cicero, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$70-$90 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm • 16 - 20 patients per day • Outpatient clinic setting • Medicare and geriatric patient panel • Standard adult medicine primary care procedures required • 3 - 5 ...

General Physician Assistant
Lacon, Illinois
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to residents in skilled nursing and post-acute facilities in Lacon, IL. Work in a collaborative, team-based environment focused on improving the health and quality of life of older adults. Responsibilities • Perform daily rounds and assessments for skilled nursing residents • Manage acute and chronic conditions; develop and adjust treatment plans • Prescribe medications and coordinate transitions of care • Document patient encounters using EHR with AI Scribe and voice dictation • Communicate wi...

PA - Family Medicine
Illinois, United States
GO Staffing
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person

A well-established Healthcare facility in Downtown Chicago is seeking a Spanish-speaking Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for locum coverage starting asap for 3+ months. • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) • Seeking coverage 3-5 days a week plus 1 Saturday a month (8hrs per day) • Seeking candidates who can speak Spanish (at least Spanish 7/10 and be able to see patients without translation support). • Typically see approximately 2.2-2.7 patients per hour • Will see 0-18 • 10...

General Physician Assistant
Urbana, Illinois
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$105-$138 per hour

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. • M-F, 7 am - 4 pm with rotating weeknight and weekend call • 1 - 3 surgical cases per day; 10 - 15 inpatients • Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery setting • CABG, AVR, MVR, and ECMO experience required • Surgical first assisting and endoscopic vein harvest (EVH) required • Perioperative patient care and inpatient rounding required • Multiple years of OR experience preferred • Health, vision, dental,...

General Physician Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$70-$90 per hour

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it is all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities across the nation. Let one of our recruiters leverage this network to help you get ahead of the curve and find the assignment that's just right for you. • M - F, 8 am - 5 pm primary care clinic schedule • 3 - 4 patients per hour -- higher volume primary care • Outpatient clinic serving underserved population -- women and children • Walk-ins accepted...

General Physician Assistant
Urbana, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$105-$138 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • Full time -- M-F, 7 am - 4 pm with rotating call schedule • 1 - 3 surgical cases per day; 10 - 15 inpatients • Hospital setting -- inpatient and OR coverage • ICU rounding as patient census ...

General Physician Assistant
Decatur, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • APP shifts -- M-F: 7am - 7pm, 12pm - 12am, 10am - 10pm • Weekend shifts -- 7am - 7pm, 2pm - 12am • Annual ED volume of 39,000 patients • Emergency medicine -- hospital-based setting • Double...

General Physician Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$70-$90 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm • 16 - 20 patients per day • Clinic setting • Medicare and geriatric patient panel • Standard adult medicine primary care procedures required • 3 - 5 years minim...

General Physician Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$70-$90 per hour

CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier. Not only will we search for jobs that fit your interests, we'll be here to handle all the details like credentialing, housing, travel arrangements, and so much more. So, relax and get back to helping patients, and let us do the heavy lifting. • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm • 16 - 20 patients per day • Clinic setting • Medicare/geriatric patient panel • Standard adult medicine primary care procedures required • 3 - 5 years minimum experience required • Hospital privileges required • Ong...

General Physician Assistant
Springfield, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • Weekdays: 5am - 3pm, 3pm - 1am, 8am - 6pm, 12pm - 10pm, 9am - 9pm • Weekends: 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 10am - 10pm • Annual volume: 69K • Emergency medicine -- Level 1 trauma center • Double/t...

General Physician Assistant
Mattoon, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$95 per hour

CompHealth exists to make the locums process easier. Not only will we search for jobs that fit your interests, we'll be here to handle all the details like credentialing, housing, travel arrangements, and so much more. So, relax and get back to helping patients, and let us do the heavy lifting. • 3 days/week -- Mon, Tues, Wed with every 4th weekend • 12-hr shifts Mon - Fri; weekends 8 am - 3 pm • 20 - 40 patients per day • Urgent care setting • All ages seen -- pediatrics through geriatrics • Non-life-threatening cases -- colds, flu, lac...

PA - Emergency Medicine
Alton, Illinois
TeamHealth Alton Memorial Hospital
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

TeamHealth has an excellent full-time opportunity for an emergency medicine physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our emergency department team at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, Illinois. We ask that you have a minimum of 2 years of EM experience to apply. You will work with an outstanding and stable team of physicians and advanced practice clinicians seeing all acuity levels of patients in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation with an estimated base salary range of $100 to $100 hourly with the opportunity to ...

General Physician Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$70-$90 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • M - F, 8 am - 5 pm clinic schedule • 3 - 4 patients per hour -- higher volume primary care • Outpatient clinic setting -- underserved population, primarily women and children • Walk-ins acce...

PA - Hospitalist
Harrisburg, Illinois
Integritas Providers
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Practitioner to deliver exceptional medical care to our patients. Join Our Team as a Practitioner at Harrisburg Medical Center! Position: Hospitalist Location: Harrisburg, Illinois About Us: Harrisburg Medical Center is a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in the Harrisburg community and surrounding regions. Integritas is a locally owned, physician-led company dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services in low-volume Emergency Departments and Hospital Medicine programs across Illino...

General Physician Assistant
Normal, Illinois
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • 12-hour shifts -- 6 am - 6 pm or 6 pm - 6 am • 7 days per week coverage -- night and weekend availability required • ~90 patients per day • Patient mix: pediatrics (10 - 15%), adults, geriatrics • Standard EM procedures -- laceration repair, joint reductions, I&D • ACLS and PALS certification required • Active license required (NP or PA) • Health, vision, dental...

General Physician Assistant
Moline, Illinois
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to speak with an expert Weatherby consultant for details. • Holiday coverage -- shifts available across multiple facilities • 2 patients per hour • Emergency medicine PA coverage across 4 facilities • ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications required • Standard suture, splint, I&D, and laceration procedures required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare c...

PA - Family Medicine
Illinois, United States
GO Staffing
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person

A well-established Healthcare facility in Downtown Chicago is seeking a Spanish-speaking Family Practice (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) for locum coverage for 3-6 months. • Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) • Seeking coverage for 3-5 days (8hrs) a week M-F ; plus 1 Saturday a month (8hrs per day) • Seeking candidates who can speak Spanish (at least Spanish 7/10 and be able to see patients without translation support). • Typically see approximately 2.2-2.7 patients per hour • Will see all ages ...

PA - Critical Care
Peoria, Illinois
Inspire Healthcare
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

ICU Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) " Peoria, IL " $60.72"$78.94/hr • Full-time, hospital-employed • Inpatient critical care Compensation • $60.72"$78.94 per hour • Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus Schedule • Mix of 8- and 12-hour shifts • Days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays The Role • Join a collaborative team of 6 critical care physicians and 3 APPs • 24-bed ICU: a 12-bed CVICU and a 12-bed medical/surgical ICU • Average census of 6"8 patients per shift, a mix of new admissions and established patients • Handle admissions, H...

General Physician Assistant
Sterling, Illinois
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

**Podiatry APP Opening in IL** Located in Sterling, Illinois **About the Position** An experienced Nurse Practitioner is sought to join a well-established Podiatry practice serving a large regional patient population. This opportunity offers immediate patient volume, strong clinical support, and the ability to develop an independent practice while working alongside experienced podiatrists. -Full-time position -Established patient base with strong referral volume -Nurse Practitioner will maintain an independent clinical practice -Non-oper...

Living and Working in Illinois

Key information for physician assistants considering jobs in Illinois.

Cost of living
100 / 100

Right around the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$263,300

Well below the U.S. median.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~2.0%

Well above the national average. About $5,298/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
4.95% Flat rate

Illinois has a 4.95% flat state income tax rate.

Source: Illinois Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in Illinois
  • Primary Care:

    29 counties (28%) have countywide shortage designations. 57 counties (56%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Mental Health:

    28 counties (27%) have countywide shortage designations. 74 counties (73%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Dental Health:

    7 counties (7%) have countywide shortage designations. 64 counties (63%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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