A physician assistant resume should focus on the applicant's experience, training, and readiness to accept employment. All physician assistant resumes should mention all of the above, as shown in the following example.
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Jacob Garfield, P.A.
110 Grand Avenue
Any Town, USA 9999
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
jgarfield@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
Position as a Physician Assistant
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Medically trained, comfortable in a hospital setting, experienced PA; professional, compassionate, attentive to detail and patient needs
EXPERIENCE
Physician Assistant, 2002 to present:
Inner City Medical Clinic, Small Town, USA.
Primary duties include providing diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive health care services as indicated and delegated by a licensed physician.
Treat minor injuries by suturing, splinting, and casting, record progress, counsel patients and prescribe medications.
Nursing Aide, 1996-1997:
Willowbrook Community Health Care, Major Town, USA.
Responsible for helping patients with daily bathing, eating, dressing and ambulatory needs.
EDUCATION
M.A. in Physician Assistance Program, 1998-2002
Johnson Allied Health University, Any City, USA
2002 - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
American Association of Physician Assistants
Membership Chair 2004
NOTE: When writing a physician assistant resume of your own use this condensed version as a sample for creating a complete one. Remember that potential employers look for specifics related to the job they want to fill. Include those details in your physician assistant resume.
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