We surveyed 744 physician assistants to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical physician assistant. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a physician assistant?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a physician assistant typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.
Is it easy to get a job as a physician assistant?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a physician assistant. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for physician assistants.
Do physician assistants work full-time or part-time?
87% of physician assistants work in full-time roles while 13% work part-time.