Continuing education classes and a recertification test every six years are required to continue working as a physician assistant. These professionals can go into management positions eventually, in some cases managing clinics, and earn a six-figure income. Rahr advises prospective physician assistants to expect hard work, long hours and demanding tasks. They may see 50 persons a day at clinics in under-served areas. It's not a money-driven profession.
People get in it because they want to help people.
Physician assistants have to be technically trained and emotionally prepared for the rigors of people placing their lives in the PA's hands.