Physician Assistant

Job Description

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. Excludes "Registered Nurses" (29-1141), "Nurse Anesthetists" (29-1151), "Nurse Midwives" (29-1161), "Nurse Practitioners" (29-1171), "Emergency Medical Technicians" (29-2042), "Paramedics" (29-2043), "Surgical Assistants" (29-9093), and "Medical Assistants" (31-9092).

HOSPITAL, CLINIC, LTC CAREER PATHWAY

Personal Care
Aide
Medical Equipment
Preparer
Certified Nursing
Assistant
Medical
Assistant
Surgical
Tech
Emergency Medical
Technician
Licensed
Practical Nurse
Respiratory
Therapist
EKG
Tech
Registered
Nurse
Physician
Assistant
Nurse
Anesthetist
Nurse Practioner
Physician Assistant
Physician
Surgeon

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20.3%

10 year growth increase

HIGH

Job Demand

$47 - 64

Wage Range
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