Physician Assistant Test

When looking to fill a physician assistant position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A physician assistant skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a physician assistant skills test?

    A physician assistant is a medically trained healthcare provider who can diagnose illnesses and prescribe medication. They support doctors to assist patients.

    The physician assistant skills test is specifically designed to test the things physician assistants need to know before they're able to work with patients.

    As well as important information such as prescribing medication, patient health and safety and how to diagnose different illnesses, the test also assesses softer skills such as how well someone might work as a team, whether they're a strong problem solver, and if they have the right balance of traits and characteristics to excel in the role.

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  1. What is a physician assistant skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the physician assistant skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures physician assistant skills
  4. Physician Assistant Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the physician assistant skills test for pre-screening?

    One of the main benefits of using a skills test when hiring a physician assistant is the time, effort, and money it can save your business.

    Many employers opt to use pre-screening tests right at the start of the process, thus ensuring they have data and insight (as well as resumes) to review before offering selected candidates an interview. Not only does this help streamline the process, but it also leads to better hires in the long run.

    Skills tests have also been hailed as an important device in the fight against bias in recruitment. Setting every candidate the same test, and making decisions based on the data, levels the playing field and gives everyone a fair chance of success.

    The physician assistant test looks at the core medical knowledge and skills a physician assistant would be required to know to safely work with patients, administer medicine and diagnose illnesses. But it also examines the soft skills — such as communication, empathy, adaptability, and accountability — that those who excel at the role tend to possess.

    The questions tend to be multiple choice and will need to be answered quickly as candidates will be working against the clock.

    As well as a physician assistant, you could also use this test if you were looking to recruit a:

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How our test measures physician assistant skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a physician assistant were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our physician assistant test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Physician Assistant Test FAQs

What skills are required to be a physician assistant?

Physician assistants need to be confident communicators, who can demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a natural ability to care for others.

They also need to be good at science and math and able to understand all of the medical jargon associated with the day job.

What other tests can be used in the recruitment process?

You could bolster the recruitment process by also looking to include a soft skills test such as communication, adaptability, or accountability.

Can I see what the test is like?

[Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

“An unbeatable service, impressive platform and fantastic value for money.”
Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA
Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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