Top Healthcare Employers Hiring PAs in Illinois
Our recruiter network includes direct relationships with Illinois's leading health systems.
- Northwestern Medicine
- Rush University Medical Center
- UChicago Medicine
- Advocate Aurora Health
- OSF Healthcare
In-Demand PA Specialties in Illinois
We place physician assistants across all major specialties in Illinois.
SurgeryCardiologyEmergency MedicineOncologyOrthopedics
Major Markets in Illinois
We recruit in every major city and rural community across Illinois.
ChicagoAuroraRockfordJolietSpringfield
How We Place PAs in Illinois
A streamlined, three-step process designed around your career goals.
Free Consultation
Discuss your goals, specialty preferences, and target compensation with a dedicated PA recruiter who knows the Illinois market.
Matched to Employers
We present your profile to top employers in Chicago, Aurora and across Illinois — including positions not publicly advertised.
Placed & Onboarded
We negotiate your offer, support credentialing, and remain your advocate through your first year in the role.
PA Recruiting FAQ — Illinois
Chicago is home to some of the nation's top academic medical centers, creating premium opportunities for specialty PAs.
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How do I find physician assistant jobs in Illinois?Partner with PhysicianAssistantRecruiters.com — a dedicated PA recruiting firm with direct employer relationships across Illinois. We identify opportunities in Chicago, Aurora, Rockford and rural communities, including positions not publicly posted. Contact Blake Moser at 346-515-5160 or blake@medicalrecruiting.com.
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What is the average physician assistant salary in Illinois?The average physician assistant salary in Illinois ranges from $120,000 – $148,000 depending on specialty, experience, and practice setting. Surgery and Cardiology PAs typically earn at the higher end of this range. Rural placements may include signing bonuses and loan repayment.
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Which PA specialties are most in demand in Illinois?The most in-demand PA specialties in Illinois currently include Surgery, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Orthopedics. Leading employers such as Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center actively recruit experienced PAs across these specialties. Browse current PA job openings to see live positions.
Ready to Find Your Next PA Role in Illinois?
Connect with Blake Moser, our lead PA recruiter. No cost to candidates. Confidential. We work on your timeline.
For employers hiring PAs in Illinois, visit MedicalRecruiting.com — our employer-facing recruiting hub. For subspecialty PA placement, see AdvancedPracticeRecruiters.com.