The role of the physician assistant demands intelligence, sound judgment, intellectual honesty, appropriate interpersonal skills and the capacity to react to emergencies in a calm and reasoned manner. An attitude of respect for others, adherence to the concepts of privilege and confidentiality in communicating with patients, and a commitment to the patient's welfare are essesntial attributes. Monitoring - implement patient management plans, record progress notes and participate in the provision of the community of care. The federal, state and local governments, including the Armed Services, provides a number of employment options. Career opportunities in academia also exist.
Salaries vary in geographic areas.
Experience, the economy, nature of the practice and job responsibilities also influence monetary compensation. The demand for physician assistants is expected to increase. No student with deficiencies will be considered for acceptance or accepted into the junior or senior level of the program. College-level courses less than 10 years old will be evaluated on course equivalency by the Office of Admissions. Courses more than 10 years old will be evaluated by the offering School to determine relevancy and content.