What does a Physician Assistant do?
From 3,021 current Physician Assistant postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- 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.
- Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Coordinate patient care, discharge planning, and follow-up appointments.
Summed up from 30 recent Physician Assistant job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Physical Examination 3 in 10 postings
- Physician Assistant Studies 2 in 10 postings
- Nurse Practitioner 2 in 10 postings
- Primary Care 1 in 10 postings
- Electronic Medical Records 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Physician Assistant Licensure (NCCPA) 2 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 2 in 10 postings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1 in 10 postings
- DEA License 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 15 postings
- American Heart Association 1 in 20 postings
- State License 1 in 20 postings
- Continuing Medical Education 1 in 25 postings
- Board Certified 1 in 30 postings
- Medical License 1 in 30 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 75 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 40 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- Associate degree 3 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 3 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 3 in 10 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 30 postings
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Is this role in demand?
2,733 open Physician Assistant jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- California351 open
- New York311 open
- Pennsylvania162 open
- Texas159 open
- Massachusetts158 open
Typical pay $140,000 a year (most between $124k and $158k). See the full salary breakdown