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Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$125,470 / year median in Minnesota
+13% projected growth
Job Description
The Physician Assistant provides medical services to patients of all ages under the direction of a physician; collects and documents patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and provides professional consultations and direct patient care services. The Physician Assistant works in all specialty and primary care areas, diagnosing and treating common illnesses and performing minor procedures.
- Minimum Requirements:
- + Bachelor's Degree in Health Science field preferred, may be required by state regulations or contract specifications + Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration or License from the state Medical Board + Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract specifications.
+ One (1) year of experience as a Physician's Assistant strongly preferred
+ BCLS certified required
+ ACLS/PALS per state or contract requirements.
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
- Job Category:
- Advanced Practitioner
- Job Function:
- Advanced Practitioner | PA | Physician Assistant
- Job Type:
- Contract - Full Time
- Setting:
- Healthcare Facilities
- Position Type:
- Healthcare
- Office Number:
- 0727
- Contract Duration:
- 12 •
Pay Rate:
- $2520 / Week
- Date Posted:
- 2026-09-03T20:57:58