Physician Assistants
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.
23 alternate job titles:
Advanced Practice Provider (AAP)
Anesthetic Assistant
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Certified Physician's Assistant (PA-C)
Doctor Assistant
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine PA)
Family Medicine PA (Family Medicine Physician Assistant)
Family Physician Assistant
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Gynecological Assistant
Medical Service Technician
Neurosurgery PA (Neurosurgery Physician Assistant)
Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Pediatric Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (PA)
Physician Associate (PA)
Physician's Assistant
Radiology Practitioner Assistant
Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant (Surgical Critical Care PA)
Surgical Physician Assistant (Surgical PA)
Urgent Care PA (Urgent Care Physician Assistant)
Salary Information
Physician Assistants: $133,260 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. | General |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | General |
| Prescribe treatments or therapies. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Immunize patients. | General |
| Administer intravenous medications. | General |
| Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery. | General |
| Order medical supplies or equipment. | General |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| ChartWare EMR | Medical software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Patient management software | Medical software |
| Patient records software for personal digital assistants PDAs | Storage media loading software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Teleconferencing software | Video conferencing software |
| Teleradiology systems | Medical software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualifications: Electronic Fetal Monitoring | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certification of Healthcare CPD Professional | Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Surgery Technician | Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Hospital Medicine | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Nephrology | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Orthopaedic Surgery | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Pediatrics | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Certified Physician Assistant - Psychiatry | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Healthcare CPD Associate | Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Physician's Assistant Certification | National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants | Not Available |
| Physician Assistant - Certified | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
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