ONET Occupations » 29-1071.00

Physician Assistants

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

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Parachute skills

  1. Heal, cure - People (4.71)
  2. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.62)
  3. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.62)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.58)
  5. Use my brain - Data (4.39)
  6. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.33)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  8. Listen - People (4.25)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (4.25)
  10. Speak - People (4.12)
  11. Follow through, get things done - People (4.04)
  12. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  13. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  14. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.62)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (3.62)
  16. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.62)
  17. Solve problems - Data (3.62)
  18. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.58)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.12)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.12)
  4. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  5. Monitoring (3.88)
  6. Social Perceptiveness (3.88)
  7. Judgment and Decision Making (3.88)
  8. Science (3.75)
  9. Service Orientation (3.75)
  10. Complex Problem Solving (3.62)
  11. Coordination (3.50)
  12. Time Management (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Oral Expression (4.25)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.25)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (4.12)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (4.12)
  6. Written Comprehension (4.00)
  7. Speech Clarity (3.88)
  8. Written Expression (3.75)
  9. Near Vision (3.75)
  10. Information Ordering (3.62)
  11. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  12. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.75)
  2. Concern for Others (4.62)
  3. Integrity (4.62)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.58)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.39)
  6. Cooperation (4.38)
  7. Initiative (4.33)
  8. Stress Tolerance (4.33)
  9. Social Orientation (4.12)
  10. Achievement/Effort (4.08)
  11. Self Control (4.08)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.08)
  13. Persistence (4.04)
  14. Independence (3.83)
  15. Leadership (3.62)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.75)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.71)
  3. Assisting and Caring for Others (4.71)
  4. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.54)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.46)
  6. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.42)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.33)
  8. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.33)
  9. Analyzing Data or Information (4.29)
  10. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (4.08)
  11. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.08)
  12. Processing Information (3.96)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.79)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.74)
  15. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.58)
  16. Interacting With Computers (3.55)
  17. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.54)
  18. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.54)
  1. Collect Clinical Data (4.75)
  2. Perform Minor Surgery (4.71)
  3. Administer Injections (4.71)
  4. Collect Specimens From Patients (4.71)
  5. Prepare Patients For Tests, Therapy, Or Treatments (4.71)
  6. Administer Medications Or Treatments (4.71)
  7. Treat Medical Condition Of Patient (4.71)
  8. Conduct Complete Physical Examinations (4.71)
  9. Take Vital Signs (4.71)
  10. Draw Blood (4.71)
  11. Assist In Examining Or Treating Dental Or Medical Patients (4.71)
  12. Diagnose Medical Condition Of Patient (4.71)
  13. Use Clinical Problem Solving Techniques (4.54)
  14. Use Emergency Medical Procedures (4.54)
  15. Use Knowledge Of Medical Insurance Systems (4.54)
  16. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (4.54)
  17. Use Medical Diagnostic Techniques (4.54)
  18. Use Knowledge Of Medical Terminology (4.54)
  19. Use Medical Lab Techniques (4.54)
  20. Follow Examining Room Procedures (4.54)
  21. Use Sanitation Practices In Health Care Settings (4.54)
  22. Understand Properties Or Composition Of Drugs (4.46)
  23. Recognize Childhood Diseases (4.46)
  24. Maintain Dental Or Medical Records (4.33)
  25. Document Medical Prognosis (4.33)
  26. Inventory Medical Supplies Or Instruments (4.33)
  27. Record Medical History Or Data (4.33)
  28. Explain Testing Procedures To Patient (4.08)
  29. Interpret Medical Laboratory Test Results (4.08)
  30. Weigh Patients (3.96)
  31. Conduct Patient Assessments (3.58)
  32. Communicate Technical Information (3.54)