Job Descriptions for Physician Assistants (in Various Specialties)

physician assistant job descriptions several specialties

People often ask about physician assistant job descriptions.  Overall, it’s kind of a boring topic. So I’ll try to spice it up a little bit.  Instead of just giving one job description, I’ll give multiple job descriptions for various work settings. This includes a general PA job description, as well as descriptions for some of …

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Physician Assistant vs Nurse Practitioner [Which Differences Matter?]

Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner career comparison

In the end, physician assistants and nurse practitioners do a very similar job. Nearly identical. But there are a few key differences to know about, if you’re thinking about pursuing one of these careers. In this post I’ll explain the differences that are worth knowing about between PA’s and NP’s (and the similarities). Let’s dive …

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What Being a PA is All About

Physician assistant with a patient in her clinic

I guess that title’s a little ambiguous, since it could refer to this website, or to the profession. 🙂 Why don’t we talk a little bit about both. What’s the purpose of this website? I created this site to share my experiences becoming a physician assistant, from the decision to apply to PA School to my …

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