Physician Assistant
- Ideal for those passionate about patient care and medical teamwork.
- Make a significant impact by diagnosing and treating patients alongside physicians.
- Unique role with the ability to prescribe medication under supervision.
💰 Earn $128K-$177K
📚 Master Degree
Overview
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.Scoop
Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)
Day-to-Day
- 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.
Best For You If...
YOU Like 💕
- Working with my hands
- Relating with or serving others
- Thinking and problem solving
You are skilled in 💫
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
You value 🙏
- Job security
- Accomplishing things
- Personal relationships
In Action
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Physician Assistant
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Pathways to this Career
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