Physician assistant cover letter

The demand for physician assistants is slated to grow, so you want to make sure you’re a standout in your field. To be considered for top physician assistant jobs, your cover letter must demonstrate your skills and experience, as well as your passion for working with patients. For writing tips, view this sample cover letter for a physician assistant, or download the physician assistant cover letter template in Word. 

Additionally, you can learn about healthcare careers and look for physician assistant jobs on Monster.

Physician assistant cover letter template

 

Lucy Brown, PA-C
Sometown, CA 55555 | (555) 555-5555 | lb@somedomain.com

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October 4, 2017

Mr. Joseph Grant
HR Specialist
ABC Hospital
18459 Ocean Circle
Sometown, CA 55555

Re: Physician Assistant, advertised on Monster

Dear Mr. Grant:

I am excited to apply for the physician assistant position and have uploaded my résumé as requested. Earlier in my career, I completed a physician assistant externship at ABC Hospital under Dr. Shirley Jones, and knew I wanted to be part of your dedicated team.

I am a California-licensed and NCCPA-certified physician assistant with experience in Level II trauma centers and emergency departments. Throughout my 12-year healthcare career, I have earned exemplary ratings from patients, colleagues and supervisors for my clinical skills, quality of care, medical judgment and teamwork.

Deeply committed to providing efficient and high-quality care, I have diagnosed and treated diverse populations presenting a range of illnesses and injuries. I am skilled in conducting patient histories, physical exams and patient education, and have served on medical code and first-responder teams in life-or-death situations.

My background also includes service on committees focused on utilization management, clinical outcomes analysis, JCAHO readiness, HIPAA compliance and process improvement. I have participated in the planning and user training for enterprise EMR system rollouts and lean Six Sigma-based projects, resulting in recurring annual savings of $1.5M and gains to operational efficiencies, patient satisfaction and total cost-of-care value.

In addition to PA licensure, I hold active certifications in ACLS, PALS and ATLS and a master of medical science degree in physician assistant studies from XYZ University.

ABC Hospital’s reputation for providing the highest level of care to patients in a nurturing and team-oriented atmosphere appeals to me, and I am motivated to join your team. You may call me at (555) 555-5555 or email lb@somedomain.com to schedule an interview.

I look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

Lucy Brown, PA-C
Enclosure: Résumé

 

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