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Physician Assistants perform physical examinations, diagnose illness and develop treatment strategies, order and interpret lab tests, and assist doctors with surgeries and other medical procedures.
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Physician Assistants need to be able to communicate effectively with patients, but you also need to be able to handle their medical needs quickly, independently, and with competency.
Physician Assistants require a bachelor’s degree and a few years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), paramedic, or EMT. This will strengthen your application to postgraduate school. Physician Assistant educational programs take about two years.
Requirements for licensure vary by state but generally involve the following:
The job outlook for Physician Assistants is growing at 31% per year, which is considered to be much faster than average. In 2018 there were 118,800 jobs available.
Physician Assistants make $112,260 per year on average. However, salaries could be as high as $157,120 depending on the state in which you work and the practice for whom you’re employed.
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