Compare Physician Assistants & Chiropractors District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Physician Assistants $127,100
Chiropractors Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Speaking
Talking to others.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants
Very Low
Sales and Marketing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Chiropractors
Chiropractors
Medium

Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants

Master's degree

Typical level Of training for Chiropractors
Chiropractors

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Chiropractors
Chiropractors

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Physician Assistants
Physician Assistants

16 related certifications

Certification for Chiropractors
Chiropractors

13 related certifications

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