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Physician Assistants Market Overview 2026
Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who practice medicine under physician supervision, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive healthcare services. PAs can prescribe medications in all 50 states and are trained in the medical model, allowing them to work across specialties without additional certification. Their versatility makes them valuable team members in hospitals, clinics, and surgical settings.
Physician Assistants Salary Range (2026)Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
📋Required Credentials
- ✓Master's degree from ARC-PA accredited program
- ✓PANCE certification (NCCPA)
- ✓State license
- ✓DEA registration
- ✓Specialty CAQs (optional)
🏥Common Work Settings
- ▸Hospital emergency departments
- ▸Surgical teams (first assistant)
- ▸Primary care practices
- ▸Specialty clinics
- ▸Urgent care centers
- ▸Orthopedic practices
“Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 1.8 million new jobs over the decade. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any other group of occupations.”
Frequently Asked Questions: Hiring Physician Assistants
What is the difference between PAs and NPs?
PAs are trained in the medical model (similar to physicians) and can switch specialties without additional certification. NPs follow the nursing model with specialty-specific certification. PAs require physician supervision in most states, while many states allow NP independent practice. Compensation is similar, and both can prescribe medications.
Can PAs practice independently?
Currently, only a few states allow PA independent practice or "optimal team practice" without direct physician supervision. However, supervision requirements are often flexible, with physicians available by phone or periodic chart review. Legislation is evolving toward increased PA autonomy in many states.
What PA specialties are most in-demand?
High-demand PA specialties include: Emergency Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Dermatology, and Hospitalist Medicine. Surgical subspecialties often command higher compensation due to OR skills and procedures. Emergency medicine PAs are particularly sought after for coverage flexibility.
How quickly can you hire a PA?
PA recruitment typically takes 30-60 days from posting to offer acceptance, faster than physician recruitment. New PA graduates often secure positions 3-6 months before graduation. Using databases with direct contact information can reduce time-to-hire by connecting directly with passive candidates considering new opportunities.
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About Physician Assistants (PA)
📋Professional Definition
Physician Assistants are licensed healthcare professionals who practice medicine as part of a team with physicians. PAs conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions. They practice in every medical specialty and setting, providing high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.
💼For Healthcare Recruiters
Physician Assistants offer flexibility and expertise across all medical specialties. Hire PAs for emergency departments, surgical teams, primary care, orthopedics, dermatology, and specialty practices. Our PA database includes NCCPA-certified professionals with diverse clinical experience. Perfect for healthcare recruiters seeking cost-effective providers to extend physician capacity, reduce wait times, and improve patient access to care in hospitals, clinics, and urgent care facilities.
🎯Common Specializations
- ▸Emergency Medicine
- ▸Family Medicine
- ▸Surgery
- ▸Internal Medicine
- ▸Pediatrics
- ▸Orthopedics
- ▸Dermatology
🔗Related Healthcare Fields
- ▸Nurse Practitioners
- ▸Physicians
- ▸Medical Assistants
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