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.
According to the US Department of Labor, there are 129,400 people employed as physician assistants in the United States. The median annual salary is $115,400. Entry level employees earn approximately $76,700 per year and senior employees earn approximately $162,470 per year.
Estimates do not include other potential benefits such as health insurance, overtime pay, or retirement benefits that may be offered by employers.