Physician Assistant

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:hospital
gptkbp:advocates_for gptkb:Patient_Care
Healthcare Access
Public Health
gptkbp:certification gptkb:National_Commission_on_Certification_of_Physician_Assistants_(NCCPA)
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:hospital
Physicians
Healthcare Teams
gptkbp:educational_programs Required for certification renewal
gptkbp:employs gptkb:Telecommunications_company
Academic Institutions
Urgent Care Centers
Growing demand
Long-term Care Facilities
Rural Health Clinics
gptkbp:first_introduced 1960s
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Eugene_Stead
gptkbp:has_role Patient education
Follow-up care
Assist in surgeries
Conduct physical exams
Develop treatment plans
Order and interpret tests
Prescribe medications
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Physician Assistant
gptkbp:innovation Specialty Certifications
Leadership Roles
Teaching Positions
Administrative Positions
Research Roles
gptkbp:license State Licensure Required
gptkbp:operating_hours 40 hours per week
gptkbp:prize_money Varies by location and experience
gptkbp:research_focus Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions
gptkbp:role Medical Provider
gptkbp:skills Attention to Detail
Communication Skills
Master's Degree
Problem-Solving Skills
Teamwork
Time Management
Empathy
Clinical Skills
gptkbp:specialization gptkb:hospital
gptkb:Emergency_Medicine
gptkb:psychologist
Orthopedics
gptkbp:student_organizations American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)
gptkbp:work Hospitals
Clinics
Private Practices
Emergency Rooms
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hayley_Arceneaux
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5