A location quotient of 1.34 means Nurse Practitioners are employed at roughly 1.34× the national rate in Ohio — a market with outsized demand for the role.

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The Nurse Practitioner market in Ohio

Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.

Practice authority

Reduced practice

NPs practice under a standard care arrangement with a collaborating physician.

Prescribes under a collaborative agreement with a physician, including controlled substances subject to state limits.

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Open positions

63 NP jobs

61 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility

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Loan repayment value

Up to $75,000

NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 597 approved sites in Ohio.

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Shortage designation

HPSA 23 primary-care score

Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.

Loan-repayment programs in Ohio

State programs pay up to $50,000 on top of NHSC

Ohio Health Professional Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $50,000
$25,000 per year for a two-year full-time commitment ($50,000) at a HPSA site accepting Medicaid and Medicare. Ohio runs OHPLRP for advanced practice providers, a separate physicians-only program (OPLRP), and a substance-use track (SUDLRP).
Tax-free · Service counts toward PSLF · BETWEEN CYCLES — the 2025 cycle closed March 14, 2025 and no 2026 date has been posted. Contact [email protected]. · Verified 2026-07-27

Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.

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Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.

NP Specialties in Ohio

FQHC Opportunities

61 FQHC positions in Ohio offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.

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NP Practice in Ohio

Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.

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About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio

Ohio offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 63 current openings, Ohio is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.

Many positions in Ohio offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Ohio — FAQ

Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Ohio?

Ohio is a reduced-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs practice under a standard care arrangement with a collaborating physician. Prescribes under a collaborative agreement with a physician, including controlled substances subject to state limits.

Do nurse practitioner jobs in Ohio qualify for student loan repayment?

Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Ohio can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 597 NHSC-approved sites on record in Ohio.

Does Ohio have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?

Yes. Ohio runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Ohio Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Ohio?

We currently list 63 nurse practitioner positions in Ohio at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.

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