Physician Associate
6AI EXPOSURE TODAY6
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST46%
NOT A FORECAST46%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£28,000 - £34,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Physician Associate
Physician Associates (PAs) are a vital part of the healthcare system in the UK, bridging the gap between doctors and patients. With their extensive training and ability to perform a wide range of medical tasks, PAs enhance patient care, improve health outcomes, and help alleviate the pressures on the NHS.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
This job holds up well against AI
AI exposure today is low on our index (6), and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
NHSThe National Health Service is the largest employer in the UK, offering a wide range of opportunities for Physician Associates across various specialities.
Barts Health NHS TrustOne of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, Barts Health provides a variety of services and is committed to developing the Physician Associate role.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustThis trust offers a range of clinical placements and opportunities for Physician Associates to grow and develop their skills.Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustA leading NHS trust that values the contributions of Physician Associates in delivering high-quality patient care.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustThis trust is dedicated to providing excellent training and development opportunities for Physician Associates.