It’s National PA week guys! So, come GRWM as I’m late to work 😂. Im NEVER on time but I do my job well! I’m 8 years in the game and I still can’t believe it. But, • Take your full medical history and do physical exams • Diagnose illnesses and injuries • Order and interpret labs, X-rays, MRIs and other imaging • Develop and manage your treatment plan • Manage chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma Prescribe • Write prescriptions, including controlled substances in most states • Adjust and monitor your medications • Counsel you on side effects and interactions Procedures • Suture wounds • Splint and cast fractures • Perform biopsies and skin lesion removals • Drain abscesses • Give injections and joint injections • Assist in surgery, including pre-op and post-op care Aesthetics and dermatology • Treat acne, eczema, rosacea and skin concerns • Perform cosmetic injectables and aesthetic procedures • Build skincare plans Preventive and wellness care • Do annual physicals and well visits • Give vaccines • Provide health screenings and counseling • Offer hormone optimization and wellness care Mental health and pain • Evaluate and treat anxiety, depression and other conditions • Manage pain, including injections and long-term plans Beyond the exam room • Serve as your primary care provider • Work in nearly every specialty: surgery, emergency, ortho, psychiatry, dermatology and more • Teach patients and families • Lead in medical affairs, research and industry @Tatcha @Paula's Choice @skinbetter science @wearfigs #physicianassistant #paweek #dermatologypa #medtok #paschool — TikTok @indiebombdotcom