PHYSICIANS ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• PAs practice medicine on a team under the supervision of physicians and surgeons.
• They have a formal education that allows them to examine patients, provide treatment, and diagnose injuries and illness.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• You must present yourself in a professional manner while being friendly and open to your patients.
• You must have patience, good people skills, and remain organized in the job.

SALARY

• Local Starting Salary: $69,802
• National Starting Salary: $69,039-$110,184

WORKING CONDITIONS

• You will be working inside depending on what field of a PA that you want to be.
• There is not a lot of labor in this career because you mostly work with patients, but there is a lot of organization to the job.
• The days and hours could be any day of the week as well as any hours or shifts.

JOB AVAILABILITY

• Opportunities for employment locally would rise by 38%.
• Opportunities for employment nationally would also rise by 38%.

EDUCATION

• There's a opportunity for a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or Clinical Health Sciences.
• There's also opportunity for a Master's degree in science in medicine and physician assistant studies.

BENEFITS

• Usually two weeks of vacation time.
• You can work overtime if you choose.
• You can join a union if you work for the state and have a state pension.
• Your dental and health insurance gets paid for.

PROS

• You would still have the ability to practice medicine.
• Only two years of training is needed.
• You would have a good income.
• Less responsibilities than a physician.

CONS

• No independence they always work under supervision.
• Little room for advancement in this position.
• You get a lower pay then physicians.

WHY THIS IS RELEVANT TO US

• This job is relevant to us because we both enjoy helping others and working with people. Science is both in our interest field and we both are strict about organization. The health field is growing as well as the demand for positions in this field. Being able to help those in need is priceless and a reward in its own. This job holds both of our interests and we are excited to see what our future holds in the medical field.