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Careers / Physician Assistants |
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Summary Description |
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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. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Anesthesia Technician |
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Anesthesiologist Assistant |
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Anesthetic Assistant |
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Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) |
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Certified Physician's Assistant |
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Clinical Physician Assistant |
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Doctor |
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Doctor Assistant |
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Family Practice Physician Assistant |
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General Surgery Physician Assistant |
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Gynecological Assistant |
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Medical Service Technician |
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Midlevel Provider |
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Orthopaedic Physician Assistant |
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Pediatric Physician Assistant |
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Physician Assistant Certified (PAC) |
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Physician Extender |
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Physician's Assistant |
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Surgeon Assistant |
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Surgery Technician (Surgery Tech) |
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Surgical First Assistant |
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Surgical Physician Assistant |
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Job Tasks |
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Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Examine patients to assess general physical condition.
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Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Diagnose medical conditions.
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Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
- Prescribe medications.
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Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests.
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Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
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Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
- Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals.
- Record patient medical histories.
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Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers.
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Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
- Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments.
- Record patient medical histories.
- Prescribe treatments or therapies.
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Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
- Assist healthcare practitioners during surgery.
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Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
- Immunize patients.
- Administer intravenous medications.
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Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
- Supervise patient care personnel.
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Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Order medical supplies or equipment.
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Work Activities |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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In the 18th and 19th century, hatmakers used poisionous chemicals including mercury in their work. As result, many developed pathological symptons -- an estimated 10% went insane. Hence the term "mad as a hatter" and Lewis Carroll's character, the Mad Hatter. |
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