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Physician assistants (PA) are certified medical professionals who work closely with doctors. They help doctors analyze testing results and treat and diagnose minor injuries, among other duties. The job usually pays well, and it can be very rewarding for people who want to work with patients but don’t want to go all the way through medical school. | Physician assistants (PA) are certified medical professionals who work closely with doctors. They help doctors analyze testing results and treat and diagnose minor injuries, among other duties. The job usually pays well, and it can be very rewarding for people who want to work with patients but don’t want to go all the way through medical school. | ||
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===Getting Necessary Experience=== | ===Getting Necessary Experience=== | ||
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#*The average physician assistant is paid over $90,000.<ref name="rf15873"> http://study.com/articles/Physician_Assistant_Educational_Requirements.html</ref> Physician assistants work in many health care settings, ranging from emergency medicine to doctor’s offices. | #*The average physician assistant is paid over $90,000.<ref name="rf15873"> http://study.com/articles/Physician_Assistant_Educational_Requirements.html</ref> Physician assistants work in many health care settings, ranging from emergency medicine to doctor’s offices. | ||
#*These programs are competitive; however, the government has reported that employment of physician assistants should grow 38 percent from 2012 through 2022. This is considered faster job growth than the average for most professions. | #*These programs are competitive; however, the government has reported that employment of physician assistants should grow 38 percent from 2012 through 2022. This is considered faster job growth than the average for most professions. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*You are never too old to return to school. | *You are never too old to return to school. | ||
