Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners

Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditionsPrescribing medications, therapies and other treatmentsManaging general patient carePerforming and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays and lab work) Educating patients about healthy lifestyle choices and disease preventionCounseling patients about their health care planHolding specialty-specific responsibilitiesTaking medical historiesOrdering and interpreting lab tests and diagnostic testsPerforming physical examsDiagnosing and treating illnessAssisting in surgeriesEducating patients about their treatment pla