GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Physician Assistant Career Duration Statistics Statistics
The average length of a Physician Assistant career is around 12 years, with about 70% of PAs staying in the profession for over 10 years.
In this post, we explore the career duration and trends among physician assistants based on recent statistics and reports. From the average duration of their careers to retirement plans and trends in clinical hours reduction, these insights provide a comprehensive look at the landscape of physician assistant careers. Let’s dive into the numbers and patterns that shape the professional journey of these healthcare professionals.
Statistic 1
"About 34% of physician assistants have been in the medical field for 11-20 years."
Statistic 2
"Roughly 17% have over 20 years of experience in medicine."
Statistic 3
"According to a 2020 report by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), approximately 3% of all certified PAs plan to retire within the next year."
Statistic 4
"The same report noted that about 8 percent of PAs intend to substantially reduce their clinical hours within three years."
Statistic 5
"The average duration of a Physician Assistant's career is between 10 and 25 years."
Statistic 6
"Half of all working PAs have been in the profession for 13 years or more."
Statistic 7
"Approximately 75% of PAs stay with the same employer for more than two years."
Statistic 8
"About 22% of PAs have been working in the profession for 21 years or more."
Statistic 9
"Only around 3% have been a PA for less than one year."
Statistic 10
"PAs tend to spend at least 10 years in their roles before assuming administrative or leadership roles."
Statistic 11
"More than half of PAs have been in the profession for more than a decade."
Jannik Lindner
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