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 Assistant (PA)
- Physician Assistant Certified (PAC)
- Physician's Assistant
- Family Practice Physician Assistant
- Midlevel Provider
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- Neurosurgical Physician Assistant
- Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
- Cardiology Physician Assistant
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant
- Cardiovascular Physician Assistant
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- Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
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- Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- 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.
- Order medical and laboratory supplies and equipment.
- Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of technicians and technical assistants.
- Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
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- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- collect clinical data
- collect specimens from patients
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- administer injections
- administer medications or treatments
- assist in examining or treating dental or medical patients
- collect clinical data
- collect specimens from patients
- communicate technical information
- conduct complete physical examinations
- conduct patient assessments
- diagnose medical condition of patient
- document medical prognosis
- draw blood
- explain testing procedures to patient
- follow examining room procedures
- hand instruments or materials to doctor
- instruct on topics such as health education or disease prevention
- interpret medical laboratory test results
- inventory medical supplies or instruments
- maintain dental or medical records
- order medical laboratory tests
- perform minor surgery
- prepare patient reports
- prepare patients for tests, therapy, or treatments
- prepare supplies or equipment for surgery
- recognize childhood diseases
- record medical history or data
- take vital signs
- treat medical condition of patient
- understand properties or composition of drugs
- use clinical problem solving techniques
- use emergency medical procedures
- use interpersonal communication techniques
- use knowledge of medical insurance systems
- use knowledge of medical terminology
- use medical diagnostic techniques
- use medical lab techniques
- use sanitation practices in health care settings
- weigh patients
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- Physician Assistant (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, Otoloyngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Physician Assistant (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant (Army - Warrant Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, Emergency Medicine (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, General Surgery (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, Orthopedics (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
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- Physician Assistant, Otolaryngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, Otoloyngology (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician Assistant, Perfusionist (Air Force - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician's Assistant (Coast Guard - Commissioned Officer only)
- Physician's Assistant (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
- Physician's Assistant (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- Physicians Assistant (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
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- Medical-Service Technician
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