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Physician assistants

Physician assistants. TEREASHA JENNINGS. Job description/overview. Physician assistants does basic Care things Like interviewing patients, doing physical exams , and ordering lab test.

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Physician assistants

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  1. Physician assistants TEREASHA JENNINGS

  2. Job description/overview • Physician assistants does basic Care things Like interviewing patients, doing physical exams , and ordering lab test. • set up goals and general health plans for patients. They record patients' health history, progress, and test results. • PAs work in main care areas, such as family medicine, general practice, or pediatrics.

  3. WAGES • PAs Wages vary by specialty, such as surgery, emergency medicine, or family practice. • Physician assistants who work full time usually earn benefits. Benefits Like health insurance, sick leave, and paid vacation. • PAs in hospitals tend to earn higher wages than those who work in offices or clinics.

  4. SKILLS & ABILITIES • PAs Needs to Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing. • Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them. • Be aware of others' reactions and change behavior in relation to them.

  5. OUTLOOK • Doctors' offices and hospitals are expected to hire more PAs because they are paid less than physicians. • PAs also relieve physicians from some of the more routine duties and procedures. • Physician assistants work in all areas of the country. They are especially likely to work in small towns where the community may have a limited number of physicians.

  6. KNOWLEDGE • injuries, illnesses, and defects. Also includes the knowledge of setting up a plan for treatment. • actions, and mental processes. This may include knowledge of how to treat emotional and behavioral problems. • rules and uses of numbers.

  7. HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES • Physician assistants need a strong background in science and math. • Anatomy and Physiology ,Computer Applications , Health Education ,Introduction to Health Care ,Nursing ,Keyboarding. • Join some groups, try some hobbies, or volunteer with an organization that interests you.

  8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • PAs Stand for long periods of time. • Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out. • Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.

  9. WORK ACTIVITIES • Examine patients. • Supervise other staff. • Diagnose patients and determine treatment plans.

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