Physician Assistant market brief · Columbia, SC
Physician Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC
82 physician assistant openings are live in the Columbia, SC area from 3 employers, led by PrismaHealth, WEL1014WELS, and Saratoga Medical. That is up 193% from 28 in the prior 30 days. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 63% of openings.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 82
- Live physician assistant openings currently tracked in the Columbia market.
Companies hiring
- 3
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 193%
- 28 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- Coverage below gate
- Compensation stays hidden until the market clears the coverage threshold.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Columbia's physician assistant market is led by entry-level openings, with 52 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
82
Prior window
28
Salary coverage
2%
Median experience
0.5 years
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- Compare the level mix before narrowing your search
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare physician assistant opportunities in Columbia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 82 live roles tracked in this market.
- 3 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Physician Assistant in Columbia
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
82 physician assistant openings across 3 employers establish the current Columbia opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 52 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
PrismaHealth is one of the most active visible employers, with 72 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 3 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 82 matches
Representative openings
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Physician Assistant jobs in Columbia: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many physician assistant jobs are open in Columbia?
Metaintro tracks 82 live physician assistant openings from 3 employers in the Columbia, SC area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for physician assistant jobs changing in Columbia?
Openings rose 193%, from 28 in the prior 30 days to 82 in the latest 30.
- 03
Which experience level has the most physician assistant openings in Columbia?
Entry-level roles lead with 52 openings. Experience level is known for 63% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for physician assistant jobs in Columbia?
PrismaHealth, WEL1014WELS, and Saratoga Medical have the most open physician assistant roles here right now, out of 3 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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Match
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Position
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Improve
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