Physician Assistant

Requirements of a Physician Assistant:
Must have an active NY State License.
Must be Board Certified.
Must have experience in the specialty.

Responsibilities of the Physician Assistant:
Interview, examine, and diagnose patients’ injuries and illnesses.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
Prescribe medications and suggest lifestyle changes.
Stitch wounds, set bones, assist in surgeries, and administer immunizations.
Review and maintain patients’ medical histories and records and record patients’ progress.
Provide documentation for insurance companies.
Educate and counsel patients and their families.
Research the latest treatments, innovations, advances, and trends in the medical industry.
Conduct or participate in outreach programs, make house calls, and visit nursing homes to treat patients.