Surgical 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
Surgical Physician Assistant earns an average of $60,000/yr. Typical education: Master's degree. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP), Surgery, Operating Room (OR).
$60,000/yr
Master's degree
2 years
8
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Physician Assistants
Median Wage
$133,260/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+20.4%
Education
Master's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Surgery
Operating Room (OR)
Internal Medicine
Perioperative Nursing
Endoscopy
Emergency Departments
Office Procedures
Care Coordination
Counseling Techniques
Critical Care
Therapeutic Procedures
Trauma Care
Hospital Medicine
Personal Protective Equipment
Urology
Intensive Care Unit
Medical History Documentation
Pharmacology
Patient Education And Counseling
Intravenous Therapy
Anatomy
Common Skills (5)
Management
Communication
Quality Assurance
Research
Coordinating
Certifications (4)
Nurse Practitioner (APRN-CNP)
Physician Assistant - Certified (PA-C)
ANCC Certified
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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