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Physician Assistants
O*NET 29-1071.00
Median Salary
$135,880
$99,380 – $190,280/yr
What They Do
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Typical Tasks
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
Key Skills
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Getting Information
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Documenting/Recording Information
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Education Usually Needed
- master's degree
- professional degree
Also Known As
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine PA)
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (PA)
Physician's Assistant
Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant (Surgical Critical Care PA)
Surgical Physician Assistant (Surgical PA)
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