News and briefs: Work of older and younger PAs compared

Older physician’s assistants (PA) are more likely to work in primary care in a non-urban setting, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. The study compared characteristics of PAs under the age of 60 to those 60 and older to offer insight into the career trajectory of PAs.

The older age group reported working only slightly less than the younger group: those 60 and older worked a mean of 39 hours per week; for those under 60, it was 41 hours per week. The study also found that older PAs spend more hours on call.
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