Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1893 Physician Assistant
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Physician assistants take patient histories, conduct routine and special screening examinations, and diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries under a supervising physician. They order laboratory studies and X-ray examinations as directed and instruct patients in home care procedures.
Core Skills
- patient history taking
- physical examination
- diagnostic test ordering
- clinical diagnosis
- treatment planning
- prescription management
- patient education
- clinical documentation
- physician collaboration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- ChartWare EMR
Civilian Career Paths
- Emergency Medicine
- Clinical Technician
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C)
- Medical Examiner Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES)
Career Growth
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)
- Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS)
What the Work Involves
- Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
- Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
- Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
Related Occupations
- Emergency Medicine Physicians
- Family Medicine Physicians
- Pediatric Surgeons
- Cardiologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: graduate-level education or extensive experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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