What is it like being a primary care Physician Assistant?

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What is your typical schedule like? How many patients do you normally see? How much autonomy do you have ? How often do you have to consult with a Physician? What illnesses/injuries do you commonly see? How much do you make? How many hours do you normally work? Do you pay malpractice insurance? If so how much?

 

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Generally, most outpatient clinics are 35-45/wk and you tend to see the same basic cold/back pain/med refill stuff the doc sees. Your amount of checking in with the doc depends on that doc ‘s comfort with you and their fear of liability

I don’t know the insurance questions