PHA10 Physician Assistant: civilian jobs and resume guide
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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
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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.
Provide inpatient care predominantly in settings such as medical wards, acute care units, intensive care units, rehabilitation centers, or emergency rooms. Manage and coordinate patient care throughout treatment.
Typical national pay$102,930–$378,770Median $265,930 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
Prescribe medications or treatment regimens to hospital inpatients.
Order or interpret the results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs (x-rays).
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
Typical national pay$117,990–$156,700Median $132,300 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
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Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.
Typical national pay$162,420–$334,270Median $244,180 · BLS OEWS 2025
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Example civilian duties from O*NET
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
Order, perform, and interpret tests and analyze records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients' condition.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, or examination results.
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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Hospitalist
1 certification
Summary
Hospitalist providing inpatient care in medical wards, acute care units, and emergency rooms, managing patient treatment, coordinating care activities, and communicating with primary care physicians
Experience
Hospitalist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Diagnosed, treated, and provided continuous care to hospital inpatients
Prescribed medications and treatment regimens to hospital inpatients
Ordered and interpreted results of tests such as laboratory tests and radiographs
Admitted patients for hospital stays and conducted discharge planning
Wrote patient discharge summaries and sent them to primary care physicians
Communicated with patients' primary care physicians upon admission and discharge
Directed and coordinated patient care activities of nursing and support staff
Skills
Checking & Planning
Maintaining medical knowledge, Analyzing test data or images, Diagnosing medical conditions, Developing medical treatment plans
Leading & Coordinating
Training medical providers, Directing quality control, Managing healthcare operations
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Nurse Practitioner
1 certification
Summary
Nurse Practitioner diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and educating patients on self-management in collaboration with healthcare teams
Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Maintained complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses
Developed treatment plans based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines
Analyzed and interpreted patients' histories, symptoms, and diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
Diagnosed or treated complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers
Prescribed medication dosages, routes, and frequencies based on patient characteristics such as age and gender
Educated patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to individual circumstances
Skills
Checking & Planning
Diagnosing medical conditions, Maintaining medical knowledge, Analyzing test data or images, Examining patients, Following healthcare protocols, Developing medical treatment plans
Working With People
Treating injuries, Referring patients
Core Skills
Monitoring activities, Prescribing medications
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Family Medicine Physician
1 certification
Summary
Family medicine physician diagnosing and treating individuals and families, providing preventive care, and coordinating with medical staff to ensure comprehensive patient management
Experience
Family Medicine Physician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prescribed and administered treatment, therapy, medication, and vaccinations to prevent illness and injury
Ordered, performed, and interpreted tests to diagnose patients' conditions in a clinical setting
Collected, recorded, and maintained patient information, including medical history and examination results
Monitored patients' conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary for optimal care
Explained procedures and discussed test results or prescribed treatments with patients in detail
Advised patients and community members on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention strategies
Coordinated activities of nurses, students, and other medical staff to ensure comprehensive patient care
Skills
Core Skills
Collecting medical professionals, Monitoring patient progress, Epic Systems, eClinicalWorks EHR software, Training medical providers, Analyzing test data or images, Designing health programs
Technical Skills
Preparing health documents, Recording medical histories
Working With People
Explaining medical procedures, Referring patients, Immunizing patients
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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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Diagnose, treat, or provide continuous care to hospital inpatients.
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