--- title: "Physician Assistant Jobs in Rockford, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/physician-assistant/locations/rockford-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:40:12.328Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/physician-assistant/locations/rockford-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/physician-assistant/locations/rockford-il/data.json"] --- Physician Assistant market brief · Rockford, IL # Physician Assistant Jobs in Rockford, IL 18 physician assistant openings are live in the Rockford, IL area from 9 employers, led by Northwestern Medicine, CVS Health, and OrthoIllinois. 22% of listings accept remote work. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physician+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Browse all Physician Assistant markets](/jobs/physician-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 18 : Live physician assistant openings currently tracked in the Rockford market. **Companies hiring** : 9 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : Not published : Not enough employers here disclose pay to publish a local median, so none is shown. ## 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 Entry-level2 jobs Level coverage is 11%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 18 Hiring employers 9 Salary coverage 56% Median experience 1.0 years Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live physician assistant listings in Rockford - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physician+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare physician assistant opportunities in Rockford, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 18 live roles tracked in this market. - 9 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physician+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/physician-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Physician Assistant in Rockford Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 18 physician assistant openings across 9 employers establish the current Rockford opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Northwestern Medicine is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 18 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Rockford market view into active employers and representative physician assistant openings Employer activity · 9 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Northwestern Medicine logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnm.org%2FContent%2FNorthwestern%2Fimg%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=R1X1RwwhQ6Mxiz48Mao2E6TlyV9jeP5BuLtCo9rngKg) Northwestern MedicineStartups & growing teams7Open roles](/company/northwestern-medicine)[![CVS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcvshealth.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=hlTkPCEuEh6YBrjgHMqtjATETTGXksXNFBXbFDPamw0) CVS HealthStartups & growing teams3Open roles](/company/cvs-health)[![OrthoIllinois logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Forthoillinois.com%2Ffavicon.ico&sig=CAyQeLjBRKT8jg9TTIPEHi5IwecCAXsRfh7Q31cot_Y) OrthoIllinoisTop of market2Open roles](/company/orthoillinois)[![Aspen Dental logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Faspendental.com%2Fassets%2Faspenmarketing%2Ffavicons%2Ffavicon-180x180.png&sig=U_nkmgwf9Wdvv1GZ55mgPyMrcKbppFOZCHw77wRKkTA) Aspen DentalEstablished employers1Open roles](/company/aspen-dental)[Integrated DermatologyStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/integrated-dermatology)[![Lifelancer logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Flifelancer.com%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=OoG90dxy39_kGKA0RlQWQrrc3A5HuNb58Pb4K_JN6bs) LifelancerStartups & growing teams1Open roles](/company/lifelancer) Mercy Health SystemStartups & growing teams1Open roles Oak Medical SCEmployer profile1Open roles Live opportunity sample · 18 of 18 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Physician Assistant Surgical - OrthoLive roleMercy Health SystemJanesville, Wisconsin$85,280Posted Nov 1, 2026](/job/physician-assistant-surgical-ortho-at-mercy-health-system-20547a0a-cb72-5d1a-8b13-a0a8cbba36cf)[Nurse Practitioner/Physician AssistantLive roleOak Medical SCJanesville, WisconsinPosted Oct 28, 2026](/job/nurse-practitioner-physician-assistant-at-oak-medical-sc-26e087b3-0f6a-50b4-b8e8-69d9fe95076d)[OnSite Dermatology - Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner - Part TimeEntry-levelIntegrated DermatologyRockford, IllinoisPosted Oct 27, 2026](/job/onsite-dermatology-physician-assistant-nurse-practitioner-part-time-407763da-14d3-5486-b687-84671bf4dce9)[Physician Assistant, Emergency, Full TimeLive roleNorthwestern MedicineHuntley, Illinois$131,040Posted Oct 22, 2026](/job/physician-assistant-emergency-full-time-at-northwestern-medicine-29aa12f8-4b27-525b-bced-df1f8644ad6b)[Physician Assistant, Emergency, Full TimeLive roleNorthwestern MedicineHuntley, IllinoisPosted Oct 22, 2026](/job/physician-assistant-emergency-full-time-at-northwestern-medicine-b6d2b353-1ca3-5a16-ac71-63d44a4f00b0)[Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) - $20,000 Sign On BonusEntry-levelAspen DentalFreeport, Illinois$166,400Posted Oct 22, 2026](/job/physician-assistant-pa-or-nurse-practitioner-np-20-000-sign-on-bonus-0c6b93fb-212a-589a-aa4b-a62c6d0116f5)[Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine, Full-time, DaysLive roleNorthwestern MedicineHuntley, IllinoisPosted Oct 20, 2026](/job/physician-assistant-or-nurse-practitioner-family-medicine-full-time-e52f4036-faeb-5db6-a26a-c8b5b68ccb05)[In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time - RockfordLive roleLifelancerRockford, Illinois$95,742Posted Oct 20, 2026](/job/in-home-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-part-time-rockford-b1442d1a-5475-53c2-9dea-225e12fb533d) #### More physician assistant openings in Rockford - [Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (Huntley, McHenry Woodstock Emergency Center), Part-time (24-jours/week)Rotating · Northwestern Medicine](/job/physician-assistant-emergency-medicine-huntley-mchenry-woodstock-09517b03-0d6a-5a4e-9b5a-22db137811fb) - [Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine (Huntley, McHenry Woodstock Emergency Center), Part-time (24-jours/week)Rotating · Northwestern Medicine](/job/physician-assistant-emergency-medicine-huntley-mchenry-woodstock-43f94eab-d645-54be-ab6d-f9cacad95b24) - [Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Rheumatology · OrthoIllinois](/job/nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-rheumatology-at-4ab1502f-74ae-59bf-a4fa-a2e107850943) - [Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Family Medicine, Full-time, Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/physician-assistant-or-nurse-practitioner-family-medicine-full-time-6eece3bb-b401-5b60-9dc1-444db51e891e) - [Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Pre Op Clinic, Full-time, Days · Northwestern Medicine](/job/nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-pre-op-clinic-full-time-d19f7a7d-91e6-564e-af2d-1cef49e7220d) - [Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Medicine - OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center · Vituity](/job/physician-assistant-or-nurse-practitioner-emergency-medicine-osf-c5c2f0dc-63d5-5fb9-96ba-d8d63bba1c6f) - [Physician Assistant - Sports Medicine/Injury Express · OrthoIllinois](/job/physician-assistant-sports-medicine-injury-express-at-orthoillinois-8ed0e287-97ae-5bba-8e0d-d4453f0c8ff7) - [In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem - Rockford · CVS Health](/job/in-home-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-per-diem-rockford-28d9e3ba-b16b-567e-8197-35b793d3040c) - [In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Part Time - Rockford · CVS Health](/job/in-home-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-part-time-rockford-5481722f-a27c-57d9-8aba-2d0be94ee0d5) - [In-Home Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Full Time - Rockford · CVS Health](/job/in-home-nurse-practitioner-or-physician-assistant-full-time-rockford-a4445df1-50fc-5d49-b17a-cd568a09e46d) [Explore all 18 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Physician+Assistant+jobs+in+Rockford%2C+IL) ## Physician Assistant jobs in Rockford: 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. 1. 01### How many physician assistant jobs are open in Rockford? Metaintro tracks 18 live physician assistant openings from 9 employers in the Rockford, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### Which companies are hiring for physician assistant jobs in Rockford? Northwestern Medicine, CVS Health, OrthoIllinois, and Aspen Dental have the most open physician assistant roles here right now, out of 9 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Physician Assistant demand around Rockford. 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