Job Outlook through 2028

Employment Current: 6,660
Employment Projected: 8,720
Percentage Change: 30.9%

Education/Training

Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).

Sample Job Titles

• Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Clinical Physician Assistant
• Family Practice Physician Assistant
• General Surgery Physician Assistant
• Midlevel Provider
• Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
• Physician Assistant Certified (PAC)
• Physician Extender
• Physician's Assistant
• Surgical Physician Assistant

Duties

• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
• Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.

Skills

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Average Wages in PA

Entry Level: $73,930
Average: $106,810
Experienced: $144,020

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