Is physician assistant a good job?

Physician's assistants make really good money. The average salary of the role is $112,260 per year. In areas where the cost of living is average to low, this can provide a great quality of life.

They also get to work, collaborate, and learn from all types of medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, integrative health practitioners, and many others. And while working with these professionals, they get to share the primary objective of helping patients live healthier and happier lives.

Some physician assistant positions offer great flexibility and work-life balance. And even when their jobs have intense schedules, the pay is so good that they are able to just work part-time if they are raising a family or dealing with other personal issues. The demand for the job is so high that most physician's assistants don't have a problem finding a slot that fits their time needs.

Getting the education to become a physician's assistant is also a lot faster and cheaper than most professions in the medical field. Where it takes most doctors and even some specialized nurses over around a decade to begin practicing, a physician's assistant can usually get out of school and begin working in half that amount of time.