PAs in no way seek to replace physicians or to devalue their expertise. In general practice, PAs and leading physicians work in tandem to provide the best possible care to patients across the country. ... The role of the PA was born out of the physician profession.

Do PA's make more than doctors?

Physician assistants often take home a hefty salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for U.S. physician assistants in 2018 was $108,610. But this compensation is still meager when compared to a doctor's salary.

Are Physician Assistants the same as physicians?

A physician assistant is a medical professional who operates under a doctor's supervision. ... Other than that, the major difference in job functions between a doctor and a physician assistant is that a doctor works autonomously whereas a PA always works in conjunction with a doctor.