Physician Assistants
Code: 29-1071.00
Bright Outlook
Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Bright Outlook
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Cardiology Physician Assistant
Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine PA)
Family Practice Physician Assistant
Orthopaedic Physician Assistant
Orthopedic Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant (PA)
Physician's Assistant
Surgical Critical Care Physician Assistant (Surgical Critical Care PA)
Surgical Physician Assistant (Surgical PA)
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Physician Assistants
Salaries for a Physician Assistants vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Physician Assistants in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Physician Assistants include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
Physician Assistants is classified as a Bright Outlook occupation in the UK, experiencing rapid growth and numerous annual employment openings across both public and private sectors.
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Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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