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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA), IN-DEPTH: More Jobs Than Applicants

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George is a Physician Assistant for a hospital in California. He has been practicing for over 30 years. He shares with us what's difficult about being a PA, key decisions he made in his career, the abundance of jobs as a PA and his work-life balance.

School: Stanford University

Job Title: Physician Assistant

Job Summary: Physician Assistants

Job Description

Physician assistants, also known as PAs, practice medicine under the direction of physicians and surgeons. They are formally trained to examine patients, diagnose injuries and illnesses, and provide treatment.

On-the-Job Training

None

Certification Requirement

Requiredby the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$60,000 - $120,000

Projected Job Growth

25 to 35 percent

Typical schedule

Full-time

Typical workplace

Hospital / Clinic, Indoor, Office, Military

Personal Qualities

Detail oriented, Empathy, Patience, People skills, Teamwork, Verbal communication skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Human Biology
Medical Assistant
Biology
Physiology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Health and Medical Services
Medicine

Related Careers

Audiologists
EMTs and Paramedics
Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Physicians and Surgeons
Registered Nurses
Speech-Language Pathologists.

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