Physician Assistants Salary

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.

Physician Assistants Salary

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Salary

$108.6K

Growth

31%

Bright Outlook

Bright

Green

What Do Physician Assistants Do?

Also known as:

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

How Much Do Physician Assistants Make ?

Percentile	10%	25%	50% (Median)	75%	90%
Annual Wage	$69,120	$90,150	$108,610	$127,220	$151,850
Hourly Wage	$33.23	$43.34	$52.22	$61.16	$73

How Much Do Physician Assistants Make ?

Percentile

10%

25%

50% (Median)

75%

90%

Annual Wage

$69,120

$90,150

$108,610

$127,220

$151,850

Hourly Wage

$33.23

$43.34

$52.22

$61.16

$73

What Tasks Do Physician Assistants Perform?

Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.

What Activities Do Physician Assistants Do?

Diagnose medical conditions.
Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Prescribe medications.
Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
Record patient medical histories.
Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
Record patient medical histories.
Prescribe treatments or therapies.
Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
Administer intravenous medications.
Immunize patients.
Supervise patient care personnel.
Order medical supplies or equipment.

Typical Physician Assistants Knowledge?

Medicine and Dentistry - Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

What Are Typical Physician Assistants Abilities?

Inductive Reasoning - Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Deductive Reasoning - Using rules to solve problems.
Oral Comprehension - Listening and understanding what people say.
Oral Expression - Communicating by speaking.
Written Comprehension - Reading and understanding what is written.
Problem Sensitivity - Noticing when problems happen.
Written Expression - Communicating by writing.
Near Vision - Seeing details up close.
Speech Clarity - Speaking clearly.
Information Ordering - Ordering or arranging things.
Speech Recognition - Recognizing spoken words.
Category Flexibility - Grouping things in different ways.

What Are Typical Physician Assistants Skills?

Reading Comprehension - Reading work-related information.
Critical Thinking - Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Speaking - Talking to others.
Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
Judgment and Decision Making - Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Complex Problem Solving - Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Learning - Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Writing - Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Science - Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

What Are Typical Physician Assistants Interests?

Social - Occupations with Social interests frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. Most involve helping or providing service to others.
Investigative - Occupations with Investigative interests frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. They often involve research and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic - Occupations with Realistic interests frequently involve practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

What Is The Projected Employment For Physician Assistants ?

Location	2018 Employment	2028 Employment	Percent change	Annual projected job openings
United States	118,800	155,700	31%	11,500

What Is The Projected Employment For Physician Assistants ?

Location

2018 Employment

2028 Employment

Percent change

Annual projected job openings

United States

118,800

155,700

31%

11,500

What Is The Required Physician Assistants Education & Experience?

Master's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training

Where Can I Find Physician Assistants Training In ?

School	Program Name	Location	Length / Graduates
A T Still University of Health Sciences	Physician Assistant	Kirksville, MO	More than 4 years: 98
AdventHealth University	Physician Assistant	Orlando, FL	More than 4 years: 19
Albany Medical College	Physician Assistant	Albany, NY	More than 4 years: 40
Alderson Broaddus University	Physician Assistant	Philippi, WV	More than 4 years: 36
Anne Arundel Community College	Physician Assistant	Arnold, MD	At least one but less than two years: 40
Arcadia University	Physician Assistant	Glenside, PA	More than 4 years: 103
Augsburg University	Physician Assistant	Minneapolis, MN	More than 4 years: 28
Augusta University	Physician Assistant	Augusta, GA	More than 4 years: 48
Baldwin Wallace University	Physician Assistant	Berea, OH	More than 4 years: 25
Barry University	Physician Assistant	Miami, FL	More than 4 years: 100

Where Can I Find Physician Assistants Training In ?

215 United States

School

Program Name

Location

Length / Graduates

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Physician Assistant

Kirksville, MO

More than 4 years: 98

AdventHealth University

Physician Assistant

Orlando, FL

More than 4 years: 19

Albany Medical College

Physician Assistant

Albany, NY

More than 4 years: 40

Alderson Broaddus University

Physician Assistant

Philippi, WV

More than 4 years: 36

Anne Arundel Community College

Physician Assistant

Arnold, MD

At least one but less than two years: 40

Arcadia University

Physician Assistant

Glenside, PA

More than 4 years: 103

Augsburg University

Physician Assistant

Minneapolis, MN

More than 4 years: 28

Augusta University

Physician Assistant

Augusta, GA

More than 4 years: 48

Baldwin Wallace University

Physician Assistant

Berea, OH

More than 4 years: 25

Barry University

Physician Assistant

Miami, FL

More than 4 years: 100

What Physician Assistants Jobs Are Available In ?

Job Title	Company	Location	Date Posted	Federal Contractor
Advanced Patient Care Associate	BluePearl	Sandy Springs, Georgia	06/04/2020	No
Advanced Practice Nurse (FT), Medical Oncology	Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute	Lebanon, New Hampshire	06/04/2020	No
Advanced Practice Nurse, DSRIP	RWJBarnabas Health		06/04/2020	No
Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant	Summit Medical Group	Greeneville, Tennessee	06/04/2020	No
Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Heart Transplant	Thomas Jefferson Univ	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	06/03/2020	No
ANESTHESIA TECH	Mayo Clinic	Jacksonville, Florida	06/03/2020	Yes
Anesthesia Tech Trauma/Trns	UPMC	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	06/04/2020	Yes
Anesthesia Technician	Geisinger Health System	Danville, Pennsylvania	06/04/2020	Yes
APRN/PA START CLINIC	UNM Hospitals	Albuquerque, New Mexico	06/04/2020	Yes
Assistant Clinical Manager - Family Centered Maternity Care (Full-Time) Variable Shift-Detroit Campus	Henry Ford Health System	Detroit, Michigan	06/03/2020	No

What Physician Assistants Jobs Are Available In ?

216 United States

Job Title

Company

Location

Date Posted

Federal Contractor

Advanced Patient Care Associate

BluePearl

Sandy Springs, Georgia

06/04/2020

Advanced Practice Nurse (FT), Medical Oncology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Workforce Readiness Institute

Lebanon, New Hampshire

06/04/2020

Advanced Practice Nurse, DSRIP

RWJBarnabas Health

06/04/2020

Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician Assistant

Summit Medical Group

Greeneville, Tennessee

06/04/2020

Advanced Practice Provider Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Heart Transplant

Thomas Jefferson Univ

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

06/03/2020

ANESTHESIA TECH

Mayo Clinic

Jacksonville, Florida

06/03/2020

Yes

Anesthesia Tech Trauma/Trns

UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

06/04/2020

Yes

Anesthesia Technician

Geisinger Health System

Danville, Pennsylvania

06/04/2020

Yes

APRN/PA START CLINIC

UNM Hospitals

Albuquerque, New Mexico

06/04/2020

Yes

Assistant Clinical Manager - Family Centered Maternity Care (Full-Time) Variable Shift-Detroit Campus

Henry Ford Health System

Detroit, Michigan

06/03/2020

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