Anesthesiologist vs Physician Assistant
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Pay
Anesthesiologist
$530,000 typical, a year
Most Anesthesiologists earn $494,800 to $601,600 a year.
From 160 postings that list pay
1,070 open jobs now
Physician Assistant
$140,000 typical, a year
Most Physician Assistants earn $123,500 to $158,100 a year.
From 662 postings that list pay
2,379 open jobs now
Anesthesiologists typically earn about $390,000 more a year than Physician Assistants.
What each one does
Anesthesiologist
- Provide anesthesia care for patients during surgical procedures.
- Perform preoperative evaluations and obtain informed consent.
- Monitor patient vital signs and manage anesthesia during surgery.
- Oversee the administration of anesthesia by nurse anesthetists.
- Administer nerve blocks for pain treatment.
- Manage patients in the recovery room after surgery.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Physician Assistant
- Assess patients and obtain medical histories during physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat patients according to medical protocols and standards.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
- Prescribe medications and therapies as appropriate for patient needs.
- Provide patient education regarding diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up care.
- Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results to inform care decisions.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Anesthesiologist
More common in Anesthesiologist postings
- Anesthesia 8 in 10 postings
- Clinical Leadership 1 in 10 postings
- Orthopedic 1 in 10 postings
- ENT 1 in 20 postings
- Nurse Anesthesia 1 in 25 postings
- Neurosurgery 1 in 25 postings
- Surgery 1 in 25 postings
Physician Assistant
More common in Physician Assistant postings
- Physical Examination 3 in 10 postings
- Physician Assistant Studies 2 in 10 postings
- Primary Care 2 in 10 postings
- Electronic Medical Records 1 in 10 postings
- Nurse Practitioner 1 in 10 postings
- Occupational Health 1 in 10 postings
- Suturing 1 in 10 postings
- Injections 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Anesthesiologist
- Board Certified 3 in 10 postings
- Medical License 1 in 10 postings
- CRNA 1 in 10 postings
Physician Assistant
- Physician Assistant Licensure (NCCPA) 3 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Anesthesiologist
Anesthesiologist
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical GroupPay not stated McLean, VABoard CertifiedEndoscopyAnesthesiaPediatricsGynecology +1Anesthesiologist
Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical GroupPay not stated Halethorpe, MDBoard CertifiedEndoscopyAnesthesiaPediatricsGynecology +1
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Ridge Eye Care Inc$180k/yrstated Redding, CAPatient EducationOphthalmologyPhysician Assistant Licensure (NCCPA)CounselingPhysician Assistant
Ridge Eye Care Inc$180k/yrstated Yuba City, CAPatient EducationOphthalmologyElectronic Medical RecordsPhysician Assistant Licensure (NCCPA)CounselingPhysician Assistant - NBGW Neurosurgery (Full Time, Day)
Northbay HealthPay not stated Fairfield, CA, United StatesMicrosoft OutlookEpicBoard CertifiedDEA LicenseMicrosoft Word +5
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