| Physician Assistant - Primary Care Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Physician Assistant - Primary Care. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Physician Assistant - Primary Care along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Physician Assistant - Primary Care is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Cardiology, Physician Assistant - Clinic, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Physician Assistant - Medical, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Physician Assistant - Primary Care |
| Provides care to patients in a primary care setting under the supervision of a physician. Conducts medical histories and physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries, and develops treatment plans. Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and laboratory work. Writes progress notes, conducts patient education, writes prescriptions, and provides advice about various health issues. Requires a master's degree in health sciences for physician assistants. Requires Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C). Requires State License to practice. Typically reports to a physician. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: PA -Physician Assistant - Generalist |
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| Similar Jobs: Physician Assistant - Primary Care, Physician Assistant - Cardiology, Physician Assistant - Clinic, Physician Assistant - Orthopedics, Physician Assistant - Surgical, Physician Assistant - Specialty, Physician Assistant - Medical, Physician Assistant - Emergency & Trauma, Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Care Hospice, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care |
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| Level of Education: Physician Assistant - Primary Care Salaries with No Diploma, Physician Assistant - Primary Care Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Physician Assistant - Primary Care Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Physician Assistant - Primary Care Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Physician Assistant - Primary Care Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Physician Assistant - Primary Care Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
