| Physician Assistant - Medical Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Physician Assistant - Medical. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Physician Assistant - Medical along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Physician Assistant - Medical is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physician Assistant - Medical, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Physician Assistant - Cardiology, Physician Assistant - Clinic, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Medical Assistant - Certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Physician Assistant - Medical |
| Provides care to patients under the supervision of a physician. Conducts medical histories and physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, and develops treatment plans. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and laboratory work. Writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and provides advice about various health issues. Requires a master's degree in health sciences for physician assistants. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State License to practice. Typically reports to a physician. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Certified Physician Assistant (PA), Physician Assistant (PA) |
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| Similar Jobs: Physician Assistant - Medical, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Physician Assistant - Cardiology, Physician Assistant - Clinic, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Medical Assistant - Certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified |
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| Level of Education: Physician Assistant - Medical Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Physician Assistant - Medical Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Physician Assistant - Medical Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
