ATS Keyword Library

Physician Assistant Resume Keywords

Keywords recruiters and ATS filters look for in Physician Assistant resumes within Healthcare.

Keywords by Category

Add these exact terms into your experience and skills sections

healthcare(9 terms)

  • patient assessment
  • diagnosis
  • prescribing
  • minor procedures
  • patient education
  • epic
  • athenahealth
  • uptodate
  • eclinicalworks

physician-assistant(6 terms)

  • physician assistant
  • senior physician assistant
  • junior physician assistant
  • nccpa pa-c
  • treated
  • assessed

How to Use These Physician Assistant Keywords

Best practices to pass ATS filters without stuffing

  • Put license numbers and certifications in a dedicated section.
  • Spell out NCCPA PA-C in full, then add any abbreviation in brackets.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What keywords should a physician assistant resume include?

Patient Assessment, Diagnosis, Prescribing, tools like Epic, and measurable impact.