Career Profile
Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician.
General Information
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. Excludes Registered Nurses (29-1141), Nurse Anesthetists (29-1151), Nurse Midwives (29-1161), Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), Emergency Medical Technicians (29-2042), Paramedics (29-2043), Surgical Assistants (29-9093), and Medical Assistants (31-9092).
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Physician Assistants
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Physician Assistants.
Employment Change
Employment for Physician Assistants is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 27.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $56.28/hour. Entry level workers are paid $42.16, while experienced workers are paid $64.52. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 187 Physician Assistants in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 238.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Physician Assistants are Offices of Physicians, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Outpatient Care Centers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Physician Assistants include Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, and English Language.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Physician Assistants is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.