Physician Assistant

Code: 29-1071.00

Also known as: Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), Clinical Physician Assistant, Family Practice Physician Assistant, General Surgery Physician Assistant, Orthopaedic Physician Assistant, Physician Assistant Certified (PAC), Physician Extender, Physician's Assistant, Surgical Physician Assistant

Description: Physician Assistants are trained to practice medicine under the direction of a surgeon or physician. This may include examining, diagnosing and treating patients. Generally, Physician Assistants will obtain a Master's degree and license in their state of practice.