Anesthesiologist Assistants
Did You Know:*
- Requirements for admission to training programs vary; most applicants have a college degree and some health-related work experience.
- Physician assistants must complete an accredited education program and pass a national exam in order to obtain a license.
- Employment is projected to grow much faster than the average.
- Job opportunities should be good, particularly in rural and inner-city health care facilities.
Industry Areas
- Offices of Physicians
- General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
- Outpatient Care Centers
Day-to-Day Tasks*
- Administer anesthetic, adjuvant, or accessory drugs under the direction of an anesthesiologist.
- Control anesthesia levels during procedures.
- Administer blood, blood products, or supportive fluids.
Overall Kind of Work*
Physician assistants PAs are formally trained to provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services, as delegated by a physician. Working as members of a health care team, they t...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Although PAs usually work in a comfortable, well-lighted environment, those in surgery often stand for long periods. At times, the job requires a considerable amount of walking. PAs’ work schedule...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 3.90% (0-20 Hours)
- 12.51% (21-34 Hours)
- 1.25% (35-39 Hours)
- 62.20% (40 Hours)
- 5.49% (41-49 Hours)
- 14.64% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Physician Assistants
Type of Work
The level of day-to-day involvement with data, people or things.
Skills at a Glance
The levels of different skills helpful in this career.
Workplace at a Glance
The level of different environmental factors you would experience on the job.
Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 69.83% (Private For-Profit)
- 17.19% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 5.71% (State and Local Govt)
- 3.55% (Federal Government)
- 3.72% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Physician Assistants