MidGrowing growth
Physician Assistant
Practice medicine under physician supervision
$95,000 – $130,000/yrExamine, diagnose, and treat patients in collaboration with doctors across settings.
Highlights
Common tasks
Conduct exams, order tests, prescribe medications, and assist in surgery.
Potential downsides
Scope of practice limits, physician dependency, and high patient volume.
Skills
CommunicationProblem solvingTeachingResearch
Interests
HealthcareSciencePsychology
Industries
Healthcare
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeHands-on
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