How do they match: Physician Assistants

  • Physician Assistants

  • Physician Assistant
  • Physician Associate
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Cardiology Physician Assistant
  • Certified Physician Assistant
  • Certified Physician's Assistant
  • Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
  • Family Physician Assistant
  • Family Medicine Physician Assistant
  • Family Practice Physician Assistant
  • Neurosurgery Physician Assistant
  • Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
  • Orthopedic Physician Assistant
  • Pediatric Physician Assistant
  • Surgical Physician Assistant
  • Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant
  • Urgent Care Physician Assistant

  • 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.

  • Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
  • Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
  • Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
  • Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
  • Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.

  • Examine patients to assess general physical condition.