Recognizing the Vital Role of Physician Assistants During National PA Week!

Every year from October 6-12, the American Academy of Physicians Assistants invites everyone to join in the celebration of National PA Week! This annual event is a tribute to the unwavering dedication of Physician Assistants who consistently go above and beyond for their patients at every stage of their healthcare journey. In doing so, they play a pivotal role in reshaping and elevating the healthcare landscape.

This year's National PA Week theme, "PAs Go Beyond," emphasizes their dedication to prioritizing patients, fostering collaboration, and advocating relentlessly in all healthcare scenarios.

Physician Assistants By Work Setting

PAs work in a variety of medical specialties, including primary care, emergency medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and others. Today, there are approximately 168,300 certified PAs in the United States working in a variety of healthcare settings.

• 52.5% work in an outpatient clinic or physician's office.
• 36.4% work in hospitals.
• 6% work in urgent care centers.
• 5.1% work in a variety of settings, including schools/universities, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, and correctional facilities.

Did You Know?

• On average, PAs have more than 500 million patient interactions each year.
• 90% of patients see PAs as trusted healthcare providers.
• PAs must take a recertification exam every ten years.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of physician assistants is projected to grow 27% from 2022 to 2032.

Thank You PAs!

At Medicus, we are proud to partner with so many incredible locum tenens PAs! Whether you're a patient, a colleague, or know someone who is a PA, take a moment to express your gratitude for their unwavering dedication and tireless efforts. Be sure to share your thanks for PAs, and stay connected on social media using the hashtags #PAWeek and #PAsGoBeyond all week long. We invite you to learn more about National PA Week and the impact of PAs here!

Are you interested in a career as a locum tenens physician assistant? Fill out the form below to connect with a Medicus recruiter!