42G4N Physician Assistant, Psychiatry: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Physician Assistant, Psychiatry designation to Physician Assistants. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Physician Assistant, Psychiatry. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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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.
Typical national pay$120,670–$163,980Median $135,880 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 5: extensive preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Tools and software named by O*NET
Epic Systems
eClinicalWorks EHR software
MEDITECH software
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Physician Assistant
1 certification
Summary
Physician Assistant providing healthcare services under physician supervision, conducting physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, and counseling patients on treatment and health maintenance
Experience
Physician Assistant
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Obtained, compiled, and recorded patient medical data, including health history and progress notes
Examined patients to gather information about their physical condition
Interpreted diagnostic test results for deviations from normal
Administered or ordered diagnostic tests, such as x-ray and laboratory tests
Instructed and counseled patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance
Provided assistance to physicians during surgery or complicated medical procedures
Skills
Core Skills
Collecting medical professionals, Monitoring patient progress, Epic Systems, eClinicalWorks EHR software, Recording medical histories, Prescribing treatments
Checking & Planning
Examining patients, Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions
Working With People
Immunizing patients, Administering intravenous medications, Assisting during surgery
Tools and software
MEDITECH software
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T09:54:21.323758+00:00.
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