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Job Name	Physician Assistants
Description	Provide health care 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. Exclude emergency medical technicians, medical assistants, and registered nurses.
Category	Health
SOC Code	29-1071
Synonyms	Doctors
Job Tasks	High risk job tasks associated with this job: Care for sick patients (bloodborne pathogens) Care for sick patients (droplet/airborne pathogens) Generate latex dust using latex products Handle agents that cause allergic contact dermatitis or contact urticaria Handle medical needles or surgical instruments Work in mouths of patients