Emergency Room Physician Assistant
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.
At a Glance
Emergency Room Physician Assistant. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 1 years. Top skills: Emergency Departments, Urgent Care, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
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High school or GED
1 years
2
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Physician Assistants
Median Wage
$133,260/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+20.4%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Emergency Departments
Urgent Care
Emergency Medicine
Medical Assistance
Nursing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Radiology
Patient Preparation
Medical Records
Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Intensive Care Medicine
Personal Care
Companionship
Direct Patient Care
Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
Ancillary Medical Services
Respiratory Therapy
Patient/Family Education
Intensive Care Unit
Meal Planning And Preparation
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Medical Ventilators
Critical Care
Common Skills (2)
Communication
Assertiveness
Certifications (5)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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