Physician Assistants

Physician Assistants

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.

Key Competencies * Integrity * Attention to Detail * Concern for Others * Dependability * Cooperation * Stress Tolerance * Self Control * Social Orientation * Analytical Thinking * Independence

Representative Tasks * Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition. * Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients. * Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.

Industry

Government, Manufacturing, Mining Quarrying & Oil & Gas Extraction, Administrative & Support Services,

Job Family Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

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