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29-1071.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

Primary Directive

Assist healthcare providers in diagnosing and treating patients effectively.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Gather patient medical data

    Obtain and compile health history, progress notes, and examination results.

  2. 2

    Examine patients

    Conduct physical examinations to assess patients' health conditions.

  3. 3

    Interpret diagnostic tests

    Analyze test results to identify any deviations from normal health.

  4. 4

    Prescribe medications

    Recommend therapy or medications with the approval of a supervising physician.

  5. 5

    Educate patients

    Instruct patients on therapeutic regimens and health maintenance practices.

Toolbox Requirements
eClinicalWorks EHR softwareEpic SystemsMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.