Physician Assistant Resume Sample and Example

Resume Objective

Skilled and adaptable Physician Assistant with 6 years of clinical experience working in Ontario emergency medicine and surgical settings under physician supervision. Seeking a PA role in a progressive clinical environment where I can contribute broad clinical skills and support high-quality, efficient patient care.

Key Skills to Highlight

• Patient history and physical examination
• Diagnosis and clinical decision-making
• Prescribing and medication management
• Procedural skills (suturing, lumbar puncture, IV insertion)
• Surgical first assist
• Patient education and counselling
• Electronic health record documentation
• Collaborative interdisciplinary practice

Sample Work Experience Bullets

• Conducted initial patient assessments and developed differential diagnoses in a busy Ontario emergency department.
• Ordered and interpreted laboratory and imaging results, initiating treatment plans under attending physician oversight.
• Performed clinical procedures including suturing, I&D, splinting, and wound management.
• Provided first surgical assist for elective and emergency surgical cases in the operating room.
• Documented all patient encounters accurately in the hospital EMR and communicated findings to supervising physicians and care teams.

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies from an accredited Canadian PA programme.

Relevant Certifications

• Canadian Certified Physician Assistant (CCPA) — Physician Assistants Certification Council of Canada
• ACLS and CPR