| 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 - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Medical Assistant - Certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Writer III |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Physician Assistant - Medical |
| Assesses, plans, and provides patient care under the supervision of a physician. Examines patient, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles patient medical data, including health history and results of physical examination. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. Participates in daily patient rounds, writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and prepares discharge summaries. Requires completion of the PANCE exam administered by National Commission of the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Requires a master's degree of Health Sciences for Physician Assistants or related. Typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State license to practice. 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 - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Medical Assistant - Certified, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Medical Assistant - Non-Certified, Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Writer III |
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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 | |
