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Physician Assistants
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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- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
- Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
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4.0 / 7
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Skills to explore
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
2021-08
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
2021-08
Social Perceptiveness
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
2021-08
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
2021-08
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
2021-08
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
2021-08
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
2021-08
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
2021-08
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
2021-08
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
2021-08
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Source preparation category: Job Zone 5 of 5 · 2021-08. This category describes typical preparation, not your eligibility.
Related study fields
Source crosswalk connections are research leads, not required qualifications.
Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program, General →
Combined Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Acute Care Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Acute Care Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Cardiology Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Critical Care and Trauma Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
ENT Surgery Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
Family Medicine Physician Assistant Residency/Fellowship Program →
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O*NET-SOC code 29-1071.00 · Database 31.0 · Retrieved Oct 14, 2026. Dates on individual observations describe their source periods.
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