Hourly Wage for Physician Assistant Salary in the United States
How much does a Physician Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Physician Assistant in the United States is $58 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $53 and $64. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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What is a Physician Assistant?
A Physician Assistant or physician associate (PA) is a health care practitioner who practices medicine in collaboration with or under the (indirect) supervision of a physician, depending on state laws (equivalent to a nurse practitioner). Physicians do not need to be on-site with PAs and collaboration or supervision often occurs via electronic means when consults are necessary. Their scope of practice varies by jurisdiction and healthcare setting. In the United States, PAs are nationally certified and state licensed to practice medicine at their level. PAs in the U.S. are trained with the â€...
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